Health & Fitness

Arthritis walk honors local citizens

Wednesday, 11 April 2012 08:48

The Arthritis Foundation is looking for participants in the 2012 Arthritis Walk. The walk will honor several local citizens and one furry friend on April 28 at West Florida Hospital’s Rehabilitation Institute.

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Warm weather brings pollen, bugs

Wednesday, 04 April 2012 07:58

Spring has sprung in a major way in Navarre and with the warmer temperatures comes an increase in pollen, allergy, and bug complaints.

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Sleepless in the south

Tuesday, 27 March 2012 08:59

A recently published report from the University of Pennsylvania Center for Sleep and Respiratory Neurobiology has determined that southern get some of the worst sleep in the nation.

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Changes to Pap test schedule for women

Tuesday, 27 March 2012 08:52

Women no longer need an annual test for cervical cancer, says a statement from the United States Preventive Services Task Force. The statement, written by Dr. Virginia Moyer, chair of the USPSTF, changes the way in which women in the United States are screened for cervical cancer.

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Relay for Life is personal

Tuesday, 20 March 2012 15:13

For many, participating in Relay for Life is a chance to support cancer research as a practical matter, and for some it is deeply personal. For Donna Boldt of Navarre, captaining a team for Relay for Life is a way to honor the many people in her family who have lost their battle with cancer.

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Prevention key to lowering colon cancer risks

Tuesday, 20 March 2012 14:57

Colon cancer is the number two cause of cancer deaths, second only to lung cancer. More than 50,000 Americans each year lose their lives to this deadly disease.

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