Safeguard your eyes against computer vision syndrom
SpotlightBryan February 16, 2018
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Safeguard your eyes against computer vision syndrom

Technology has simplified life in so many ways. Thanks to their tablets and smartphones, many people now have a wealth of information at their disposal 24 hours a day, seven days week. Computers, tablets and smartphones can now be seen just about everywhere, so it’s no wonder that studies have shown that as much as 90 percent of computer users have reported symptoms of computer vision syndrome, or CVS. Sometimes referred to as “digital eye […]

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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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