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Cervical Cancer Awareness Month Routine Screenings Prevent Cervical Cancer Death

Medical science has made some rapid advances in recent years and none more so than the ability to be able to prevent and treat cervical cancers in adult women. Cervical cancer is cancer of the cervix (the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina). Cervical cancer usually forms slowly over many years, but occasionally it happens faster. …

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The Benefits of Massage Therapy for Athletes

Whether you’re working out a few times a week to stay in shape or training for a marathon, massage therapy sessions from Massage Envy Spa should be part of your regimen. Massage Envy offers sports massage therapy geared toward athletes of every kind, from world-class professionals to weekend joggers. Each massage is tailored to the individual’s specific needs, and focus …

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As we age we need to make changes to stay safe

More than one in three seniors over age 65 fall each year, and the National Institute on Aging (NIA) says 80 percent of these falls are in the bathroom. Due to the multitude of unforgiving and slippery surfaces, bathrooms can be very hazardous for seniors. You see, bathrooms are very dangerous places even though most of us never really think …

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Strong Colleges, Strong Communities…

By Dr. Patricia Land In this day and age, most students coming out of high school go directly into college, and there are so many colleges, degrees and programs to choose from. With so many options for advanced education, many graduates stay and settle in the areas in which they studied to build stronger and better communities. I had the …

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Knowing Risks of Glaucoma Can Stop Sneak Thief of Sight

African Americans, Hispanics, and others with a family history of glaucoma are particularly vulnerable By Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS Glaucoma is a silent illness; most people have no early symptoms or warning signs as their peripheral vision diminishes or blind spots occur. It affects more than 2.7 million Americans age 40 and older. Another 2 million do not know …

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THE IMPORTANCE OF THE RESIDUARY CLAUSE IN A WILL OR TRUST

By James W. Mallonee Suppose you have a Will that devises specific property you own to an individual, but does not include a residuary paragraph directing your personal representative to gift your remaining property to others or entities.  What happens to your remaining property not specifically given away to an individual. Under Florida’s probate law, a person’s Last Will and …

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Prepare for a Healthy New Year!

For many people, the approach of a new year often means a renewed focus on how to make things healthier for their families. Eating a healthy diet, getting enough sleep, and practicing other healthy habits are an important part of keeping your family healthy and happy in the coming year. As 2014 comes to an end and 2015beckons you forward, …

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Put Out the Smoke and Heal Your Wounds

It’s that time of year again. The time to make resolutions and try our best to keep them. Many people set personal goals of losing weight, spending more time with family, or eating better. Another popular New Year resolution for many is to quit smoking. Keeping resolutions is oftentimes difficult for many people, life gets busy and we resort back …

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The Scariest Thing I Have Ever Done

By Alex Anderson, Senior Associate Pastor at Bayside Community Church I want to share a recent email from a friend. I warn you it may cause some spiritual discomfort. Hi Pastor Alex, I was thinking today of how amazing it is that you just sent a Dangerous Prayers email lesson on this subject. My husband and I have led a …

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What will you RESOLVE to do in 2015?

By Joseph Magnant, MD, FACS As each New Year dawns, many of us spend the weeks or months preceding the turning of the calendar contemplating potential New Year resolutions.  Most resolutions can be categorized into discrete compartments.  Spiritual/religious, professional development, strengthening and renewing family and other relationships, and improving our health are the top ones I generally consider.  From a …

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