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Cancer. The word alone evokes emotional stress and seems to touch all of us in some way. Recently, cancer claimed two of my close friends. And lung cancer took my mother, a smoker, when I was a teenager 43 years…
The cure for the common medical practice by Jaimee Preston Be it diabetes, high blood pressure, fatigue, cancer, irritable bowel syndrome or any number of lifestyle ailments and disease, a proactive, integrated approach to medicine is the cure for…
Wendy Hale from Intercoastal Pool and Spa explains the advantages and topics to consider when planning a pool design and making your dream pool a reality. “The largest advantage is the easiest one: the homeowner now has their own backyard…
Dr. Ross Clevens launches all-inclusive cosmetic and wellness center. The truth is, all of these techniques can serve an important role in helping women — and men — age gracefully. Oftentimes, it’s an integrative approach customized to each patient that can truly…
Sports medicine physicians help athletes maximize function and minimize injuries. Whatever sport is your favorite, staying healthy and on top of your game takes time and dedication, and the unfortunate truth is injuries are a common part of almost every…
“Tension is the physical manifestation of stress,” says Maggie Connelly, general manager of Massage Envy Spa at The Avenue Viera. “So when you’re carrying tension anywhere on your body, you’re carrying stress. Massages assist in relaxing the muscles, and therefore…
Many parents wonder if there are safe and effective alternative treatments for sick or hurt children. The answer is yes. Chiropractic care, massage therapy and acupressure therapy are highly safe, non-invasive and deliver the natural results that many parents seek…
By Dr. Raymond J. DeLorenzi When the DeLorenzi Orthopaedic Center (DOC) was founded, my fundamental focus was getting people back to the active lifestyles they love. As a surgeon with over 20 years of experience, my focus has, ever so…
WHAT DOES THIS MUTATION MEAN? BRCA stands for the BReast CAncer gene. There are two genes, BRCA 1 and 2, with either conferring different amounts of risk for different cancers. Both have about a 50-to-80 percent risk of breast cancer…
Ginger Burton, ARNP-C and Michelle Bartlett team up to beat the odds. At age 38, Michelle Bartlett was doing everything she’d been told to screen for breast cancer. Starting at the young age of 25, when her mother was diagnosed…
Procedure provides hardware-free alternative to young, aspiring professional soccer player suffering with torn ACL. Jose Palomo, an eighth-grade student at Edgewood Junior Senior High School on Merritt Island has been playing soccer since he was about 6. But while playing…
Look stylish this season while you lounge by the pool, take to the high seas or play on the beach in these swimsuit trends. Find out how to select the right suit for you with a little help from Shelly…
Two restaurants combine to form one relishable dining destination Both restaurants have great energy, but they are very different,” says Tracy Melhado, who co-owns the restaurants with her husband, Mike. “River Rocks is more ‘martinis after work,’ or ‘date night…
Summer Klitchens have become a true focal point for all newly constructed homes in Brevard County. One of the greatest ways to enjoy the beautiful Florida sunshine is right in the comfort of your own home, grilling delicious food, enjoying…
Louis C. Morehead, III is a Florida native through and through. In fact he was the first baby born at Cape Canaveral Hospital. As an adult he owned a plant nursery for over 20 years but after an arm injury…