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May is Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month Skin cancer is the most common cancer. More than 2 million cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed this year and that’s just in the United States, according to the Centers for…
Protecting Your Children This Summer Living on the Space Coast, it’s likely you can name at least one person who has a pool or lives by a body of water — not to mention that Brevard County is bordered by…
Learning the signs of stroke and acting FAST could save your life or a loved one’s By: Daniela Rusovici, MD, PhD, board-certified neurologist and a member of Parrish Medical Group. Q: What causes a stroke? A:A stroke is often called…
Everything Old is New Again Thanks to blockbuster movies like “The Great Gatsby” and “American Hustle,” from clothing to home décor the vintage trend has influenced many areas. The home decor trend is particularly evident on sites like Pinterest where…
Taking Care of You Moms are used to taking care of everyone around them. So when a woman feels like she wants to take care of herself by getting back to her pre-pregnancy body, a “mommy makeover” is a popular…
Teacher of the Year, Matthew Yount, Atlantis Elementary Matthew Yount, a fifth/sixth grade teacher from Atlantis Elementary, won this year’s title of Brevard Public School’s Teacher of the Year (TOY). The twelve year veteran of teaching, Matthew utilizes his skills…
Water turns walking “can’ts” into “cans.” How many times have you associated the thought of private rooms, an upscale café and bistro, a fully-wired media and library area outfitted with computers, and surround sound movie theatre with a rehabilitation center…
by Carl Kotala EFSC Accelerates Transition from Community College The debut of Eastern Florida State College’s first two bachelor degree programs has been an unmitigated success … so here come more. “Health care is among the fastest job growth fields…
Every summer Floridians can expect rain in the forecast, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the Space Coast. Whether you have children at home this summer or you have friends visiting, we compiled a list of rainy day activities…
The “good life” means … securing the social, health and wellness services you deserve. By Doreen Boudreau, Director of Marketing Buena Vida Estates Key benefits of social activities in retirement communities: 1. Relationship building: Social activities with other people in…
As the class of 2014 prepares to enter the college world, we would like to take a moment to celebrate some of the local remarkable seniors. Their many accomplishments include athletic triumphs, mission trips to Mexico, hundreds of hours…
By Michelle Spitzer Traveling several hours across the state for treatment can take an emotional and physical toll on cancer patients, but many of them will do whatever is needed to get the best possible care. Now patients can get…
by: Michelle Salyer Each year, as we set out to find a few amazing women to highlight in our annual Mother’s Day feature, something special unfolds. Inevitably, the ladies we find are not only terrific moms but so much more….
Are you ready to fiesta? Cinco de Mayo is quickly approaching, but do you know why America celebrates this Mexican holiday? Some may think Cinco de Mayo is Mexico’s Independence Day, but in fact, this celebration honors the Mexican army’s…