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Plenty of people can be found working their grilling magic year-round. But the vast majority of people do the bulk of their grilling over the summer, when warm temperatures contribute
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Most of you know that I am a two-time cancer survivor. The radiation treatments have caused serious scar tissue to build up in my throat, constricting the area just
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Over a five-year period beginning in 2015 and 2019, fire departments across the United States responded to roughly 347,000 home structure fires per year. That data, courtesy of the National
Dating later in life
People are living longer, a reality that can be traced to a number of factors, including advancements in medicine and greater dissemination of information regarding preventive health care. As people
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by, Carolina Rojas-Gee Traditions are lived from generation to generation and make us remember unique moments with our loved ones. When I was a child, I loved the idea of
Start your genealogy journey
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What to know about CBD oil
Signs advertising CBD oil have cropped up in various businesses — from pharmacies to mall kiosks — over the last several years. CBD oil manufacturers make various claims on product
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The Untold Truth – How Dogs Affect the Lagoon / by Lagoon Loyal and Brevard County’s SOIRL Program
It’s a game of numbers that begins with one basic starting point: One gram of dog waste (equivalent to the weight of a small paperclip) contains 23 million fecal coliform
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The start of a beautiful Saturday has all the elements for a perfect weekend at the 6th Annual Melbourne Botanical Festival held on the 5th of March. The event was
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Spotlight Charities & Nonprofits / Life Recaptured
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An Integrative Approach to Prevention and Treatment of COVID 19 by Holistic Primary Care of Brevard
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This Roasters Story, Santino Supremo Coffee
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Restore Your Overall Health With Chakra Balancing and Mediation Coaching
Wanita Fleury, MS, CASE is the founder of Lotus & Lily Chakra Balancing and Meditation Coaching. She is an intuitive transformational specialist, energy healer, mediation coach, life coach, and speaker.
In My Own Backyard / By: Angela Bozorth
This time last year I was moving into a new home. After unpacking boxes, setting up furniture, and tackling hundreds of other random items on my to-do list by February
Top self-defense tips for personal safety
No one wants to imagine themselves in a situation that requires fending off an attacker, but it’s imperative that people avoid the “it won’t happen to me” mentality. The Federal
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Safeguard My Biz / launches their new product, an Acrylic Wheelchair/Rollator Protection Barrier
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by Sara Paulson, Health First Yes, this public health crisis is unnerving. But you have the tools you need to boost your mental wellness right now. Sure, we know it’s
Divorce Meet Up / Round Table for Women online August 19th
The next Meet-Up / Round Table will be held on August 19th. Please join us as we share stories and share helpful information. Certified Divorce Coach, Marvis Matarozzo, will be
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To help mitigate the difficulties faced by families during the disruptions resulting from the current pandemic, our Kiwanis Club is helping in a variety of ways. In support of the
Avoid furniture tip-over hazards at home
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by Angela Bozorth, When I was a young child I remember my babysitter would watch a soap opera called “As the World Turns”. Several years later, on a holiday
Safeguard against COVID-19 when grocery shopping
Supermarkets and other food merchants are allowed to stay open as “essential” retailers amid the mass shutdowns prompted by the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Along with banks, gas stations
Beware of skimmers and shimmers
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DIABETES- WHAT IS THE BIG DEAL?
Dr. Jaya Prakash (Coach Jaya) has been explaining how various diseases affect our body to a variety of audiences including the community at large. In this book, she has explained
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Boost Your Immune System to Stay Healthy
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Divorce & Life-Transition’s Coach
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Reduce your grocery bill with these simple tips
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Skin Check Saves Woman’s Life
After Tracy’s surgery, she went straight to social media and posted a photo of the four- to five-inch scar on her upper arm. An inconspicuous spot on her arm had
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Know the Forecast
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“Parkinson’s” Awareness Month
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Call them the silent heroes behind closed doors.That’s how Health First’s System Laboratory Director Cathy Rodriguez describes the associates working inside Space Coast’s largest clinical laboratory. “People don’t realize how
Turning Grief into Good
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10 early signs of Alzheimer’s disease
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Wine Tasting LIke a Pro
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Have You Tried MAC Attack?
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Wireless technology takes hearing aids to new levels
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Side effects of snoring include higher risk for Alzheimer’s
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Vision greatly affects driving ability
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PREVENTION and HELP for COLDS and FLU – NATURAL HERBS
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How to overcome workout fatigue
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Advice for novice or experienced blood donors
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Methods to treating arthritic knees
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Living proof: ‘Stop the Bleed’ student credits class with possibly saving his life
Jake Moore has wanted to help people since he was a kid. With a career in law enforcement on the horizon and dreams of eventually becoming a Marine, taking Health
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A Great Cup of Tea: Its As Simple As 3-2-1.
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B12 Injections – Is it Just the Boost You Need ?
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Finding Hope, Humor & Heart in Caregiving
Health First Offers Caregiving for Seniors Annual Conference Providing care and support for aging loved ones can be a difficult but worthwhile journey. Health First is here to help, offering
Health First and Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Partner to “Stop the Bleed” Program Teaches Community Members Life-Saving Techniques
In light of recent tragedies such as the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, where 49 lives were lost and every second counted, Health First and the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office
Stay at Home and Stay Happy
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October is Bullying Prevention Month
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Tips for grilling the perfect burger this 4th of July
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Health First Turns Citizens Into Superheroes at CPR Day
With the theme of “Be a Superhero, Learn to Save a Life,” Health First CPR Day turned 5,000 regular citizens into rescuers to aid a victim until professional help arrives.
100 Year Old Mrs. Ella continues checking things off her bucket list !
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“An Invitation into the Clubhouse.”
A recent article emerged from “Massage & Bodywork” magazine featuring Jody Stork as a pioneer in the massage therapy field. Karrie Osborn is senior editor at Associated Bodywork and credits
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Common causes of poor vision
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