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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Manage Your Arthritis
An estimated 58.5 million American adults have some type of arthritis. Arthritis is a general term for conditions that affect the joints, the tissues around the joint, and other connective…
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Stay Healthy Checklist
Stay on the road to healthy habits by starting these steps and keeping them as a reminder when you stray. Health is a daily practice. “I totally regret eating healthy…
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On Your Mark, Get Set … Get Fit!
Want to wrap up 2022 by looking and feeling your best? The Medical Center’s FitMed weight management program and CoolSculpting sessions are a great start toward accomplishing that goal. Dr.…
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Get Ready: Here Come the Holidays!
Let’s face it: Those Thanksgiving recipes tasted so delicious because they are usually high in salt, butter and sugar. And, it’s hard not to overindulge. … “Second helping, please?” Medical…
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Cardiology Services at the Medical Center
We are pleased to announce the addition of Cardiologist Benjamin Hurwitz, M.D., to our Visiting Specialists program. He is a Board-certified physician with Cardiovascular Wellness Center located in Homestead, Florida,…
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Special Needs Patients: Hurricane Preparedness
If you are planning on staying longer at your Ocean Reef residence this year or are a full-time resident, the Medical Center encourages you to plan in advance of a…
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Mindfulness
We live in an age of ceaseless information, with a cacophony of distractions. At any given moment the mind is processing too many “to-do” lists in everyday life and we…
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Listen to Your Body
Summertime sports and activities can still be enjoyed safely when taking the proper measures. The best time to play tennis or pickleball in the summer is early morning or late…
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Introducing Dr. Mary Woods
The Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of Mary Woods, M.D., to its clinical staff of exceptional providers. Dr. Woods is a family medicine physician with a strong…
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