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Can You Spot an Addiction?
The signs of addiction can easily be missed – would you recognize them? Even those closest to addicts might miss tell-tale symptoms of a full-blown addiction. Signs of Addiction According to the Tampa Bay Depressive and Manic Depressive Association, there …
A Simple Way to Save Lives: National Donate Life Month
If you're like most people, you want to give back to your community in some way. You likely have favorite causes and charities to which you offer your time and financial support. But did you know that there is a …
How You Can Benefit from Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy can have life-changing benefits for those who struggle with their daily activities due to physical or mental disabilities. Whether you need help navigating the world with your new wheelchair, or you're suffering from memory loss or cognitive problems …
Volunteering at St. Pete General
One of the best ways to bring joy into your own life is to make helping others a consistent part of your regular routine. If you are looking for a way to give back, consider signing up as a volunteer …
Categories: Main
Tags: Florida, helping others, hospital volunteers, St. Pete General, St. Petersburg, volunteering opportunities
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Do You Have Sleep Apnea?
Burning the midnight oil can make anyone feel sleepy the next morning, but if you’re constantly yawning throughout the day even though you go to bed and wake up at reasonable times, you may have a sleep disorder. Sleep Apnea …
Top Tips for Managing Your Diabetes
Living with diabetes can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. When you understand your diabetes and treat your body right, you can live life to its fullest. Knowledge can give you power over your diabetes. Diabetes is a …
Categories: About Diabetes
Tags: blood sugar, diabetes, diabetic, diet, exercise, FL, gestational, glucose, insulin, medication, monitor, St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg General Hospital, type 1, type 2
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Preparing for Your Baby: How to Care for Yourself When You’re Pregnant
A new baby on the way means lots of preparations, many changes, and taking special care of your health. There are many things an expectant mother can do to live a healthy life for two. Eat Right Your prenatal care …
Categories: Health for Women
Tags: diet, exercise, expecting, fetus, FL, health care, infant, mom, newborn, pregnancy, pregnant, prenatal, Sleep, St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg General Hospital
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Everyday Habits That Benefit Your Heart
February is the month for Cupid, valentines, and celebrating American Heart Month. There are many habits you can do every day to benefit your heart. Your heart is a large muscle that pumps blood through your body to all of …
Categories: Cardiac Health
Tags: diet, exercise, FL, habits, heart, heart attack, nutrition, Sleep, smoking, St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg General Hospital, Stress
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Knowing the Signs of Heart Attack
When you think of February, what comes to mind? Super Bowl? Valentine’s Day? Presidents Day? Well, also remember that it’s American Heart Month. Heart disease is the top cause of death in the United States, and thousands of people have …
Categories: Cardiac Health
Tags: chest pain, chest pain center, diabetes, diet, exercise, FL, heart attack, heart disease, obesity, signs, smoking, St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg Hospital, symptoms, treatment
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How Our Home Infusion Program Can Help You
The Home Infusion Program at St. Petersburg Hospital is a service that allows patients to receive certain treatments outside of a hospital setting. If you need to receive regular intravenous care, this program may be right for you. Some medical problems …
