Scholarship Awarded to Local Nursing Student: February 19th
SpotlightBryan February 15, 2018
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Scholarship Awarded to Local Nursing Student: February 19th

   The Banana River Sail and Power Squadron is proud to award a $1,000 scholarship to a noteworthy Keiser University student: Carolyn Yannotta. The Squadron is honored to have expanded its mission of promoting safe boating to include promoting academic success with scholarships to local students at our local Keiser University.   This year’s recipient is a second year nursing student at Keiser’s Melbourne campus.  She looks forward to completing her studies and joining the […]

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Health First’s ‘Save a Life’ Day March 3rd Equips Community with Critical Skills
SpotlightBryan February 14, 2018
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Health First’s ‘Save a Life’ Day March 3rd Equips Community with Critical Skills

10 years Running, Event Offers Free CPR, Stop the Bleed Training and Family Fun    Would you know what to do if someone had a cardiac arrest in your presence – or suffered a severe, life-threatening wound? The best hope for survival in either situation rests on the shoulders of the people who are right there, said David Schmitt, manager of Health First’s Training Center in Melbourne. That’s why Health First is hosting “Save a […]

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Brain-healthy habits to embrace
SpotlightBryan February 12, 2018
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Brain-healthy habits to embrace

Cognitive decline is a condition that is often associated with aging, but even middle-aged people can experience memory loss or cognition issues. The Alzheimer’s Association says that more than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. By 2050, that number could rise to as high as 16 million people. More than 747,000 Canadians are living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia, says the Canadian Alzheimer’s Association. Although there is no definitive way […]

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Side effects of snoring include higher risk for Alzheimer’s
SpotlightBryan February 6, 2018
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Side effects of snoring include higher risk for Alzheimer’s

Snoring may seem like a pesky yet minor problem, but it can be much more serious than some people know. Although snoring is a common problem among all ages and genders, the National Sleep Foundation says that men are twice as likely to snore as women, and snoring can worsen with age. The aging process can lead to a relaxation of the throat muscles, resulting in snoring. Furthermore, the NSF says anatomical abnormalities of the […]

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Wireless technology takes hearing aids to new levels
SpotlightBryan February 5, 2018
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Wireless technology takes hearing aids to new levels

Hearing loss may not be something people want to contemplate, but it is more common than many people may think. Hearing deficits may occur from birth or be acquired due to injury or prolonged exposure to loud noises. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders says approximately 15 percent of American adults (37.5 million people) aged 18 and older report some trouble hearing. Age is the strongest contributor to hearing loss, with people […]

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