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How-To: Selecting & Applying Sunscreen
Wearing sunscreen is a big part of preventing skin cancer; so let's do it right. As the most common cancer in the United States, skin cancer affects one in five people. May is National Melanoma/ Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention …
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: Brandon, Brandon Regional Medical Center, broad spectrum, FL, melanoma, skin cancer, SPF, sunburn, sunscreen, UVA, UVB
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Our Top Picks: Health Apps You Should Download
Mobile apps can help improve your health or even save your life. We use our smartphones for driving directions, budgeting, gaming and much more. So, why not utilize technology in the name of good health? Here are our top picks …
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: apps, Brandon Regional Hospital, C25K, exercise, fooducate, healthy eating, itriage, myfitnesspal, weight loss
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Tips for Dining Out with Heart Health in Mind
February is American Heart Month. Become a smart diner to keep your heart happy. Everywhere you look, unhealthy foods are tempting us. Luckily, many restaurants are realizing that diners want healthy alternatives. The American Heart Association has initiated a program …
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Surgical Weight Loss at Brandon Regional Hospital
Are you a candidate for surgical weight loss? Learn what Brandon Regional Hospital can do for you. Surgical weight loss, also known as bariatric surgery, is a fantastic option for those who seek a healthier life. But surgery is serious …
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Resolutions Make Way: 5 Ways to Live a Healthier Lifestyle this Year
The new year is a great time for a health makeover. These tips will help you on your way to a new you. It’s that time of year when we resolve to lead better lives. Our health is the foundation …
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A Little Exercise Goes a Long Way
If you’ve ever given up on working out, read this. Even a little exercise benefits you tremendously! Everybody knows that exercise helps the body. That isn’t always enough to get us into our sneakers. Here are several reasons why even …
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The Gift of Health: Inspire Your Spouse to Get Healthy
You love your partner and want the best for him or her. Here are several respectful ways to motivate your other half to adopt healthy habits. Are you and your loved one on the same page when it comes to …
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: Brandon FL hospitals, Brandon Regional Hospital, couples, diet, exercise, motivation, partner, relationships, spouse
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Top Tips for Flu Prevention
Every fall brings the same challenge: how to prevent the flu? Here are some guidelines to keep the flu at bay. Influenza, or the flu, can be a serious illness, especially for people with weak immune systems like the very …
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Health & Wellness Tips for Caregivers
This November, National Family Caregivers Month celebrates the sacrifices that caregivers make every day. Let's review how caregivers can tend to their own health and happiness. The role of caregiver changes lives, often in unexpected ways. Although others depend on …
Beware these Holiday Hidden Calories
5 ways to survive the holidays without putting on pounds. It's holiday time, and you've worked hard all year. What's the harm in a festive treat? Not only does holiday weight gain accumulate over the years, leading to long-term problems …