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FDA’s New SPF Rules–What Do They Mean?
FDA. SPF. Are they secret codes? Nope. The FDA is the Food and Drug Administration, which enforces safety laws to protect consumers like you. SPF is sun protection factor and refers to the number on a bottle of sunscreen. The …
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: beach, early skin aging, family, FDA, FL, Hudson, protection, rays, Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, skin cancer, SPF, Summer, sun, sunblock, sunburn, Sunscreen, ultraviolet, UVA, UVB
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FAQs About Organ Donation
Donations to the needy come from the heart. Sometimes what a person needs IS a heart. Organ donation is a selfless way to give back to people in need. Over 100,000 Americans could be saved by an organ transplant each …
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: blood, bone marrow, donation, FL, heart, Hudson, kidney, life saving, liver, lungs, organ, Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, tissue, transplant
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Spring Break Safety Tips for Your Teens
Spring break conjures images of volleyball, sunburns, and all-night parties. When teens plan their spring break adventures, be sure that a talk about safety is on the to-do list. There are many things you can encourage your teen to do …
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: alcohol, designated driver, FL, Hudson, Regional Medical Center, safety, sexual activity, SPF, spring break, sun, sunblock, teens, travel
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Springtime Allergies: Tips for Relief
Spring is such a beautiful time of year. Flowers and trees are blooming, and the grass is getting greener– but for those who suffer springtime allergies, the beauty of spring is hidden by congestion, sneezing, runny nose and other unpleasant …
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Choose a Healthy Lifestyle Over Dieting
There are many different ways to get in shape. Some people choose crash diets or other crazy eating habits that are supposed to guarantee results. The problem with any restrictive diet is that it is difficult to stick to. Many …
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: alcohol, cardio, crash diet, diet, exercise, FL, fruits, healthy lifestyle, Hudson, Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, salt, smoking, stress, sugar, vegetables, workout
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The Importance of Family: Family Health History
Families come in all shapes and sizes. In addition to sharing physical traits with family members, you may also share genes that affect your health. A complete family medical history has many benefits for all family members. If you have …
Winter in Florida–The Perfect Time for an Outdoor Workout
Florida is known for its year-round balmy weather and mild winters–so why not take advantage of it and move your workout outdoors? Being stuck in a stuffy indoor gym environment can be less than motivating, so don't subject yourself to …
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: exercise, fitness, Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point
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Guide to OTC Pain Relievers
A pain in the head, back, neck, or stomach can really put a damper on your day. Not every ache and pain requires a trip to the doctor. There are many common ailments you can treat with over the counter …
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: active ingredients, allergy, cold, cough, dosage, drug interactions, FL, Hudson, medication, OTC, over the counter, pain relief, Regional Medical Center, side effects, warnings
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Tips for Staying on Track With Your New Year’s Resolutions
Santa is done making lists. Now it’s your turn to list your New Year’s Resolutions. Many people resolve to make the new year better in many ways. A long complicated list of resolutions can be overwhelming and tough to stick …
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: diet, exercise, fitness, FL, health, Hudson, my plate, New Year's Resolution, Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, smoking, weight loss
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Tips for a Safe Holiday Season
It is time to jingle the bells and deck the halls. The holiday season is a time of joy, peace, and giving, but there can be dangers lurking under the winter wonderland. Consider these safety tips to make your holiday …
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: alcohol, cold, cooking, decorations, drunk driving, FL, flu, food, germs, holiday, Hudson, Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, safety, salmonella, stress, winter
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