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Smart Eating Choices for Men
Gentlemen, are you aware of your special nutritional needs? It's Men's Health Week! Are you or the men in your life getting all the nutrition they need for strong, virile bodies? Not only do men typically need more calories than …
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Palms West Facebook Coffee Chat with Board Certified Surgeon James Goad
You're invited to a Facebook chat with Board Certified Surgeon James Goad on Wednesday, June 12, 2013! Do you have a health question? Get on Facebook next Wednesday night! Join Board Certified General Surgeon, James Goad M.D., F.A.C.S. LIVE on Facebook, …
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Tags: breast cancer, Facebook chat, Florida, gall bladder disease, James Goad M.D., Palms West Hospital, surgery
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Do’s and Don’ts of Summer Exercise
Don't let the summer heat keep you inside! You can still exercise safely under the hot sun. As the days heat up, you may find yourself reluctant to continue your fitness regimen – especially if it includes a lot of …
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: exercise, fitness, Florida, healthy living, how to be healthy, Loxahatchee, Palms West Hospital, summer
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Help Your Kids Prepare for Hurricanes
Is there a storm on the horizon? Help your child feel calm and prepared for the next few days. An approaching hurricane can be a frightening experience for people of all ages, but for children, the chaos and fear could …
Safe Sailing: What to Know About Boating Safety
You can navigate the waves without worry when you follow these boating safety tips. It's just not summer until you've spent a day on the boat. You've packed a cooler, slipped on your favorite new bathing suit, and gathered a …
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Tags: boat safety, Florida, how to be healthy, Loxahatchee, Palms West Hospital, summer, summer safety, water safety
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Five Habits of Healthy Women
Discover a few healthy habits that can help make you feel like a new woman. We all know women who seem to embody the epitome of wellbeing, and admittedly, we have probably wondered what their secrets are. Well, in honor …
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Tags: diet, exercise, Florida, health screenings, healthy living, Loxahatchee, mental health, Palms West Hospital, safety, stress, weight management, women's health
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How to Spot Signs of Skin Cancer
Checking your skin for abnormalities is as easy as A-B-C-D-E. May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and is a good time to heighten awareness about skin-cancer prevention and detection. Even if you wear sunscreen daily, you should check your …
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Symptoms of Celiac Disease
This disease that affects the small intestine causes a variety of symptoms, not all of them gastrointestinal. Celiac disease involves an allergic reaction to gluten, the proteins predominantly found in wheat, rye, and barley. Because this causes harmful inflammation of …
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Tags: bloating, celiac awareness, celiac disease, constipation, diarrhea, fatigue, fatty stools, FL, food allergy, gas, gluten, gluten allergy, gluten intolerance, headaches, infertility, intestine, intestines, Loxahatchee, Palms West Hospital, vomiting
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5 Facts to Know About Autism
Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the U.S., affecting a person’s ability to interact and communicate. April is National Autism Awareness Month, an opportunity to learn more about this complex “spectrum disorder,” meaning its symptoms range from mild to …
Categories: Health for Children
Tags: applied behavioral analysis, autism, autism awareness month, autism spectrum disorder, cognitive delay, developmental disorder, FL, Loxahatchee, occupational therapy, Palms West Hospital, Physical Therapy, spectrum disorder, speech therapy
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Tips for Talking to Your Kids About Alcohol Abuse
Although talking to your child about alcohol isn’t easy, the sooner — and more often — you have this discussion, the better. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration says that because of children’s curiosity, it’s never too early …