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Posted: Mar 11, 2022

Colonoscopies At 45: Early Detection Makes the Difference

With Gastroenterologist Stephen Kucera, MD

Medical experts agree: Routine colorectal cancer screening should begin at age 45, not age 50 as guidelines previously advised. Sarasota Memorial gastroenterologist Stephen Kucera, MD, explains why and details screening options in this post.

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Posted: Feb 22, 2022

An Aspirin A Day Keeps The Doctor Away? | New Recommendations on Managing Cardiovascular Risk with Daily Aspirin

With Cardiologist Chippy Ajithan, MD

A daily regimen of low-dose aspirin has long been promoted as a safe and effective way for people over the age of 50 to lower their risk of heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular problems, but the US Preventive Services Task Force has issued new recommendations

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Posted: Jan 28, 2022

Peanut Butter Hazelnut Bars | Thrive in the Kitchen Healthy Cooking Series

A Thrive Recipe by SMH Executive Chef Omar Mattei

Learn to create Peanut Butter Hazelnut Bars! This sweet treat is packed with plant-based protein, hazelnuts and peanuts, known to be rich in healthy fats and fiber. Using a variety of nuts as ingredients not only adds a nice crunch to this snack, but can help reduce inflammation and lower cholesterol.

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Posted: Jan 4, 2022

Quit Smoking in 2022 | New Year, Healthier You

With Sarasota Memorial’s Lung Health Experts

Quitting smoking is also one of the hardest new year's resolutions to stick with. If you’ve resolved to quit tobacco, give it your best shot with the below tips and tools from Sarasota Memorial’s lung health experts.

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Posted: Dec 14, 2021

Vegan Tofu Scramble | Thrive in the Kitchen Healthy Cooking Series

A Thrive Recipe by SMH Executive Chef Omar Mattei

Learn to make a Vegan Tofu Scramble. The recipe — packed with protein and essential amino acids — helps to reduce your risk of breast, prostate and colon cancers. 

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