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Vaping Is Bad For You ... & Worse For Your Kids
Vaping Is Bad For You ... & Worse For Your Kids
Posted: Nov 23, 2021

Vaping Is Bad For You ... & Worse For Your Kids

With SMH Lung Cancer Screening Program Coordinator Amie Miller

E-cigarettes and vape pens are harmful for the lungs and bad for overall health. With vaping on the rise among teens and pre-teens, we're also seeing impacts of nicotine on developing brains. SMH Lung Cancer Screening Program Coordinator Amie Miller dives into the facts on vaping and offers tips for parents on preventing nicotine abuse in their families. 

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Is it the ‘Holiday Blues’? Or Something More?
Is it the ‘Holiday Blues’? Or Something More?
Posted: Nov 9, 2021

Is it the ‘Holiday Blues’? Or Something More?

With Behavioral Health Services Manager Ashley Cave

For many, the winter holidays bring to the forefront — even worsen — feelings of depression, sadness, anxiety or loneliness. Know the warning signs of depression and what to do if you have concerns you or a loved is struggling with mental health.

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Halloween Fun for 2021 | Tips & To-dos
Halloween Fun for 2021 | Tips & To-dos
Posted: Oct 26, 2021

Halloween Fun for 2021 | Tips & To-dos

By SMH Senior Digital Communications Specialist Ann Key

With the COVID-19 Delta surge waning and vaccines now widely available for people ages 12 and older, the CDC has given the thumbs-up for trick-or-treating and outdoor Halloween celebrations this year. Be sure your family’s holiday is filled with fun, not fright, with these COVID-19 prevention and safety tips from the CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics and the SMH-Sarasota Trauma team.

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Pumpkin Oat Muffins | Thrive in the Kitchen Healthy Cooking Series
Pumpkin Oat Muffins | Thrive in the Kitchen Healthy Cooking Series
Posted: Oct 20, 2021

Pumpkin Oat Muffins | Thrive in the Kitchen Healthy Cooking Series

A Thrive in the Kitchen Recipe by SMH Executive Chef Omar Mattei

T'is the season for sweet pumpkiny treats! Keep it nutritious with this tasty recipe for Pumpkin Oat Muffins. Each muffin is loaded with vitamin C, beta-carotene and fiber to boost immunity, fight infection and help control blood sugar.

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Alzheimer’s Disease: Plaque, Tangles & Prevention
Alzheimer’s Disease: Plaque, Tangles & Prevention
Posted: Jun 16, 2020

Alzheimer’s Disease: Plaque, Tangles & Prevention

Written by SMH Copywriter Phil Lederer

More than 5 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, which kills more people in the U.S. than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. But what causes it and how can we reduce our risk of developing Alzheimer’s? Sarasota Memorial neurologist Alan Grindal, MD, offers his insights in this blog post.

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