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The Pet Rock You Never Wanted
The Pet Rock You Never Wanted
Posted: Jan 17, 2023

The Pet Rock You Never Wanted

And good news from the FPG Kidney Stone Clinic

Roughly 1 in 10 people will experience the exquisite discomfort of a kidney stone at some point in their lives. And according to the National Kidney Foundation, more than half a million people end up in the emergency room each year due to kidney stones. But what are they? And how can the FPG Kidney Stone Clinic help you avoid them?

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Pelvic Floor Therapy: When to Go & What to Expect
Pelvic Floor Therapy: When to Go & What to Expect
Posted: Jan 10, 2023

Pelvic Floor Therapy: When to Go & What to Expect

With SMH Outpatient Rehab Pelvic Floor Therapist Shayna Shefrin, DPT

Every year, millions of men and women learn to live with chronic pain, incontinence and sexual dysfunction, but pelvic floor physical therapy could provide the relief they’re looking for. Learn more about pelvic floor rehab from one of our expert physical therapists.
 

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Best Foods for Fighting Aging & Illness
Best Foods for Fighting Aging & Illness
Posted: Jan 3, 2023

Best Foods for Fighting Aging & Illness

With Sarasota Memorial Dietitian Laura McLeroy, RD

Is healthy eating on your to-do list? An easy way to get started is by choosing nutrient-dense foods for meals and snacks, says Sarasota Memorial Dietitian Laura McLeroy, RD. Here, she offers her top tips for fighting aging and illness with powerhouse foods. 

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New Year’s Survival Tips for Diabetics & Pre-Diabetics
New Year’s Survival Tips for Diabetics & Pre-Diabetics
Posted: Dec 27, 2022

New Year’s Survival Tips for Diabetics & Pre-Diabetics

With SMH Rehab Case Manager Crystal Brooks

With the new year comes celebration and family and feasting. But all the rich food and drink can be a minefield for those with dietary restrictions, such as those living with diabetes. Here are some tips from SMH Rehab Case Manager Crystal Brooks, on how to navigate the New Year party scene with your blood sugar under control.

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Brachytherapy: Seeding the Future
Brachytherapy: Seeding the Future
Posted: Dec 6, 2022

Brachytherapy: Seeding the Future

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System welcomes new cancer-fighting technique to Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute

Traditional radiation therapy fights cancer from the outside. But with advanced brachytherapy techniques at Sarasota Memorial, doctors can take the fight to the tumor—and defeat cancer from the inside out. Learn more about how high-dose rate brachytherapy is saving lives.

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