Health & Fitness

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Sarasota Health News: April 2014

An interview with a celebrity burn survivor, new warnings about acetaminophen and a look at fitness program Gyrotonics.

04/22/2014 By Hannah Wallace

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Dr. Ruth Talks to Sarasota

The renowned psychosexual therapist gives us an overview of the current state of sexuality.

03/12/2014 By Hannah Wallace

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Sarasota Health News: March 2014

This month in Sarasota health news: Broken heart syndrome, superbugs, GMOs and the First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon.

03/01/2014 By Hannah Wallace

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Sarasota Health News: February 2014

An alternative to open-heart surgery, advice for caregivers and fitness news.

01/31/2014 By Hannah Wallace

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Volunteers Needed for Medical Study

Sarasota is participating in a study of a new vaccine for C. diff, a dangerous hospital-acquired superbug.

01/08/2014 By Hannah Wallace

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Sarasota Health News: January 2014

The latest Sarasota health news, including the power of plant-based diets, skincare tips and the latest on National Blood Donor Month.

01/06/2014 By Hannah Wallace

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Sarasota Health News: December 2013

Hannah Wallace gets the dish on LECOM's School of Pharmacy, how hypnosis can help us get healthier and a new cycling studio--On1Cycle--that's just opened in Palmer Ranch.

12/02/2013 By Hannah Wallace

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What Causes Falls?

“A fall” is a familiar cause of injuries suffered by the elderly—but what caused the fall?

11/22/2013 By Hannah Wallace

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Lasting Looks for Breast Cancer Survivors

Aesthetic oncology services help in the recovery process for breast cancer survivors.

11/01/2013 By Hannah Wallace

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Sarasota Health News: November 2013

This month: The scoop on the paleo diet, Bioness Corporation's L300 Plus and spotlight on IMG's Ignite 360 Fitness.

11/01/2013 By Hannah Wallace

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L!vely Helps Monitor Seniors Who Live Alone; Plus More Boomer Health News

L!vely helps seniors who live alone, plus tips from Sarasota Memorial Hospital's "brain trainer" Marcy Stern.

10/22/2013 By Hannah Wallace

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The Startling Truth About Women and Heart Disease

Local experts reveal the shocking truth about heart disease and women.

10/22/2013 By Abby Weingarten

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Shopping: Fitness Fashion Finds

Heather Dunhill rounds up some fashionable fitness finds.

10/22/2013 By Heather Dunhill

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Lisa Niemi Speaks Out About Her Husband, Patrick Swayze

Lisa Niemi shares memories of her late husband, Patrick Swayze, and advice for caregivers of those afflicted with pancreatic cancer.

10/22/2013 By Hannah Wallace

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What You Need to Know About the Affordable Care Act

Florida Blue's Randall Woods explains the upcoming changes in insurance and what the Affordable Care Act means for you.

10/22/2013 By Megan McDonald

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Sarasota Experts Share How to Get Younger-Looking Skin

Just follow these tips from our local experts.

10/22/2013 By Su Byron

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Solving Old Health Problems with New Technology

Local experts weigh in on how they're solving old health problems with new technology in Sarasota.

10/22/2013 By Hannah Wallace

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Sarasota Memorial Hospital Unveils New Courtyard Tower

This fall, Sarasota Memorial Hospital celebrated the opening of its much-anticipated new Courtyard Tower, a state-of-the-art, nine-floor facility with floors dedicated to childbirth and neonatal care, cardiology and orthopedics.

10/22/2013 By Megan McDonald