Eye Care For ‘Smarties’

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As an ophthalmologist, patients often ask me, “Is there anything I need to do to keep my eyes healthy?” Here are a few simple precautions that come to mind.

Dr. Zaidi Hosts ‘Heart Disease and You’

Dr. Zaid

“Heart Disease and You,” is a support group founded by Dr. Syed I. Zaidi, Chief of the Medical Staff at Sebastian River Medical Center.

Grow Older Gracefully – and Look Great Doing It

ACK LALANNE, an American longevity icon, is still going strong and looking great at age 95. LaLanne gained worldwide recognition for his incredible and prodigious acts of strength and endurance. A pioneer, he studied Henry Gray’s Anatomy of the Human Body and concentrated on bodybuilding, chiropractic medicine and weightlifting – something virtually unheard of in the 1930s.

This is a great time to be alive. People are living longer, healthier lives, staying more active than ever before, and most importantly, feeling good into their 90s – and beyond!

Regular Exercise Literally Gets Deep Within Your DNA

Dr. Badolato

We all know that exercise can help athletes reach peak performance and help you lose weight. But did you know that it could also increase longevity. There has been an increasing amount of research on what humans can do to maximize lifespan or longevity.

Physician–Pro Fitness Competitor Inspires Friends, Family

Dr. Sandi Thomas-Stuart is a Brevard County, Florida osteopathic physician and emergency room doctor. She earned her fitness pro card last May and competed recently in the 2009 Fort Lauderdale Pro Fitness competition. Dr. Thomas-Stuart got interested in figure and fitness training during her residency. She graduated from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale and has practiced at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach.

Dr. Sandi Thomas-Stuart recently competed in the IFBB Europa Pro Fitness Show of Champions, which was held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.

TEPAS Breast Cancer Center Host Support Group

Dr. Emran Imami

TEPAS Breast Center, a Central Florida regional comprehensive women’s diagnostic breast center that provides screening and diagnosing breast problems, hosts a support group the second Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the TEPAS Breast Center, 1140 Broadband Drive in Melbourne, Florida.

Pediatric Specialty Services Brings Arnold Palmer Pedigree To Brevard

U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT has ranked Arnold Palmer Hospital as one of the premier children’s healthcare facilities in the nation.

Opened in April, Pediatric Specialty Services brings the excellent Arnold Palmer pedigree into Brevard, making it extremely convenient for families in need of specialty medical care for their children to access top-level care.

Hospice of St. Francis Seeks Compassionate Volunteers

HOSF is certified by Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance.

Hospice of St. Francis is seeking caring people who would like to become volunteers. Hospice of St. Francis volunteers provide assistance in various ways, including making friendly visits to hospice patients, providing respite care for home bound patients, running errands and performing much needed office support.

Athletic Training: A Profession On The Fast Track

Certified athletic trainer Sarah Lufcy assesses a football player’s knee at Hagerty High School in Oviedo.

When student athletes from Oveido’s Hagerty High School are in action, chances are you’ll find Titusville resident and certified athletic trainer Sarah Lufcy on the sidelines, helping to keep players hydrated and conditioned, plus standing ready if there’s an emergency.

Q&A with Kelly Slater

Kelly Slater has been sponsored by Quiksilver since 1990 . In 2005 in the final of the Billabong Tahiti Pro contest at Teahupoo, Kelly became the first to score two perfect rides, and in 2006 he tied Tom Curren for most career tour victories. Kelly is also an accomplished golfer.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Space Coast Medicne & Healthy Living chats with the Brevard native, and 9-time world champion surfer, about his training, nutrition and involvement with the Cocoa Beach-based World Skin Cancer Foundation.

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