You Can Achieve It With FitMed
By Gail Wheeler Trying to lose weight and maintain healthy habits is NOT a failure of willpower. People who struggle with weight have impaired metabolic pathways that cause a decrease…
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Lecture Series: Treatment of Complex Spinal Conditions
The Medical Center Lecture Series presents “Treatment of Complex Spinal Conditions” at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, in the Cultural Center Theatre. Raul Vasquez-Castellanos, M.D., is a neurosurgeon and the…
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Medical Lecture Series 2023: The Brain-Gut Interface
The Medical Center kicks off the 2023 Lecture Series with Dr. Alok Madan’s presentation, “The Brain-Gut Interface: How the Gut Microbiome Affects and is Affected by Psychiatric Illness,” at 5…
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Allergic Reactions: Do You Know What to Do?
A food allergy is an abnormal reaction by your body’s immune system to certain foods. Foods such as milk, eggs, nuts, shellfish and soy are the most common triggers for…
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High Blood Pressure? Watch Those OTC Cold Medications
It’s cold and flu season! If you have high blood pressure, be sure to check the ingredients and warning labels on over-the-counter (OTC) remedies. Decongestants cause the most concern for…
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Off-Season Medication Reminders
Here are a few important reminders for members who may be preparing to leave Ocean Reef for the season. Medication Disposal Standard medications can be brought to the Medical Center…
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Spotlight on Chiropractic Services
The Medical Center’s Visiting Specialist program has a well-rounded list of specialty physicians. Along with the 20-plus traditional M.D. specialists, there are chiropractic services including practitioners David F. Coppola, DC;…
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The Importance of Foot Care
With every step, your feet take a pounding equivalent of up to 2.5 times your body weight. After decades of wear and tear, it’s no wonder foot woes start to…
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Lecture Series: Insights in Cancer Treatment
Please join us at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, at the Cultural Center Theatre with speaker Minesh P. Mehta, M.D., FASTRO*, for a presentation on advances in cancer treatment titled,…
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Fall Prevention Strategies
Falls are the leading cause of injury among adults 65 and older. However, many falls are preventable with the right strategies and interventions. In the past few weeks The Medical…
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