Category: Health

Categories : Brevard News coffee history Dr. Arvind Dhople Featured Story General Health Homepage slider

HISTORY OF COFFEE: Coffee Beans are the Second Most Traded Raw Material Worldwide

On By Arvind M. Dhople, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Florida Tech

The story of the coffee plant and the drink we make from it is pretty remarkable, but no one is really sure when and where it was first discovered. The best-known rumor is about a goatherd called Kaldi. […]

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HOT OFF THE PRESS! December 11, 2023 Space Coast Daily News – Brevard County’s Best Newspaper

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HOT OFF THE PRESS! December 11, 2023 Space Coast Daily News – Brevard County’s Best Newspaper […]

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Categories : Brevard News Education Featured Story Florida Tech Health Health First Oyster Mat Project

Health First ‘Culture Champions’ Assist Florida Tech’s Living Docks Oyster Mat Project to Benefit the Indian River Lagoon

On By Space Coast Daily

More than two dozen Health First associate “Culture Champions” found out this week during a collaborative event with Florida Institute of Technology, as they constructed “oyster mats” to help clean and detoxify Brevard’s precious natural resources – particularly the Indian River lagoon – as part of the Living Docks Initiative […]

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Categories : Brevard News Christmas Toy Shopping Featured Story Health Health First SCDTV Video

WATCH: Health First’s Annual Christmas Toy Shopping Has Spread Joy for a Decade, and Counting!

On By Space Coast Daily

The 11th Magic of Christmas Toy Drive, a collaboration between Health First, the South Brevard Sharing Center and Brevard Family Partnership took place Tuesday and Wednesday when associates and leaders from the health system fanned out across Melbourne’s Target and the Walmart in Viera to shop for gifts for children in need. […]

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Categories : Brevard News Featured Story Health Long Term Care Symposium SCDTV Video

Dr. John Potomski’s 33rd Brevard County Post-Acute and Long Term Care Symposium Big Success

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WATCH: The 33rd Brevard County Post-Acute and Long Term Care Symposium, sponsored by the Brevard County Medical Directors Association (BCMDA) in association with Brevard County Commission on Aging, was held at the Melbourne Hilton at Rialto Place in Melbourne, on Wednesday evening, Nov. 15. […]

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Categories : 4Ever Young Brevard News Featured Story Health Homepage Lou and Denise Manley Merritt Island Fitness Club SCDTV Video

LOOKING FOR HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS? 4EverYoung Anti-Aging Solutions Merritt Island Features Awesome Holiday Specials Dec. 6-8

On By Space Coast Daily

Fit, Healthy and Forever Young – what could be better? Denise and Lou Manley, co-owners of 4EVER YOUNG Anti-Aging Solutions on Merritt Island, are offering great August specials at their exciting facility in The Shoppes Of Victoria Square at 1450 N. Courtenay Parkway that focuses on helping you feel and look your best! CALL 321-341-4727 NOW FOR INFORMATION OR TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. […]

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Categories : 4Ever Young Brevard News Featured Story Health Homepage Lou and Denise Manley Merritt Island Fitness Club SCDTV Video

HOLIDAY SALE OF THE SEASON! 4EverYoung Anti-Aging Solutions Merritt Island Features Awesome Holiday Specials Dec. 6, 7 and 8

On By Space Coast Daily

Fit, Healthy and Forever Young – what could be better? Denise and Lou Manley, co-owners of 4EVER YOUNG Anti-Aging Solutions on Merritt Island, are offering great August specials at their exciting facility in The Shoppes Of Victoria Square at 1450 N. Courtenay Parkway that focuses on helping you feel and look your best! CALL 321-341-4727 NOW FOR INFORMATION OR TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. […]

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Categories : Brevard News Featured Story Health Health First Health First’s NewFit

James McDonald of Palm Bay Loses 250 Pounds: Health First’s NewFit Enjoys Reputation for Safe, Supportive Weight-loss Surgeries

On By Space Coast Daily

Health First’s NewFit Surgical Weight-loss Program and Surgeons Nathan Allison, MD, and Ken Tieu, MD, recently were again accredited by the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). “On top of our excellence across the board, we have to demonstrate that we’re constantly improving care. Our surgeons are involved in continuing medical education, and we’re improving patients’ post-operative experiences,” said Dr. Tieu. […]

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Categories : Brevard News Featured Story Giving Tuesday Health Health First

Health First Foundation President Michael Seeley: Enjoy a Multiplier Effect When You Participate in Giving Tuesday

On By Space Coast Daily

Michael Seeley, above, is the President of the Health First Foundation. “Every contribution makes a difference. Let’s continue to make Brevard County the very best place to live.” Seeley says getting involved is No. 1, even if that means starting small. “Every contribution makes a difference. Let’s continue to make Brevard County the very best place to live.” Health First is once again participating in holiday shopping events this Christmas season (Dec. 5 and 6) to benefit South Brevard Sharing Center and Brevard Family Partnership families.  […]

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Categories : Brevard News Featured Story Florida Retina Specialists Health

Florida Retina Specialists Provides World-Class Comprehensive Medical and Surgical Retinal Eye Care

On By Maria Sonnenberg

Brevard veterinarian Dr. Sarah Guttery was seeing a lot of spots before her eyes, and it wasn’t because she was examining a Dalmatian.  Dr. Guttery was experiencing a surfeit of vitreous floaters, those highly vexing specks, dots, circles, lines and cobwebs that seem to drift and dart across the field of vision of so many of us, particularly when we look at light-colored backgrounds such as a piece of white paper, a blue sky or a blank wall.  […]

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Categories : Black Friday Blowout Brevard Business News Brevard News Featured Story Fitness Club Merritt Island Health Homepage SCDTV Video

JOIN NOW AND SAVE! Black Friday Blowout Now Underway at Fitness Club Merritt Island

On By Space Coast Daily

DON’T WAIT, JOIN NOW AND SAVE! Black Friday Blowout is Now Underway at Fitness Club Merritt Island! Locally owned and operated, Fitness Club Merritt Island is located at 1450 North Courtenay Pkwy. Suite 15 in the Shoppes of Victoria Square is a full-service facility providing ideal services and facilities for all ages to maintain a healthy lifestyle. For more information about Fitness Club Merritt Island, call 321-455-2227 or visit MerrittIsland.Fitness. […]

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HOT OFF THE PRESS! November 27, 2023 Space Coast Daily News – Brevard County’s Best Newspaper

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HOT OFF THE PRESS! November 27, 2023 Space Coast Daily News – Brevard County’s Best Newspaper […]

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Categories : Brevard News COVID-19 Featured Story flu Health Health First Respiratory Syncytial Virus

HEALTH FIRST PHYSICIANS: Is it Flu, Respiratory Syncytial Virus or COVID-19?

On By Space Coast Daily

A survey published at the end of 2019 found that 90% of Americans have gone to work sick. How often do they do it? “Always,” said 1 in 3. This is the season for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), flu and COVID-19. Rates of RSV are straining some hospitals in the South, while flu rates are surging in Florida – with children and child care facilities particularly taking a hard hit.   […]

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Categories : Brevard News Cardiologist Dr. Khalid Sheikh Featured Story Health Health First

Mission Rwanda: Health First Cardiologist Dr. Khalid Sheikh Leads Life-Saving Team in Africa

On By Space Coast Daily

Health First Cardiologist Khalid Sheikh, MD, far left, has been on dozens of international mission trips over the course of his medical career, and he recently joined Team Heart  in Rwanda to help care for dozens stricken by infection and fever-related heart damage. […]

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Categories : Brevard News Dr. Lauren Loftis Education Emma June Kent Featured Story Health VITAS Hospice

VITAS Hospice Medical Director Dr. Lauren Loftis: This Is Why I Am a Doctor, Thank You, Emma June

On By Dr. Lauren Loftis, VITAS Healthcare Medical Director

Emma June Kent proudly earned her Viera High School diploma as a graduate of the Class of 2023. Emma June died on October 8, 2023, at age 17, at home surrounded by her loved ones and her VITAS hospice care team. […]

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Categories : Brevard News Featured Story General Health Homepage light Mind Over Munch pie pumpkin slider Video

WATCH: ‘Mind Over Munch’ Shares Light Pumpkin Pie Crust and Filling Recipe For Thanksgiving

On By Mind Over Munch

Today, I’m sharing 2 recipes from my brand new eBook– “Ho Ho Healthy! A Mind Over Munch Christmas.” […]

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Categories : Brevard News Featured Story Health SCDTV Scientific American slider thanksgiving tryptophan Video

WATCH: Tips How to Enjoy Happier, Healthier Thanksgiving – Average American Consumes Up to 5,000 Calories

On By Zach Clark

When you sit down Thanksgiving evening, what’s the chances of you, after consuming generous portions of the tryptophan laden bird, of staying awake?   […]

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Categories : Brevard News Featured Story Health Health First Health First Heart & Vascular Program

Health First Heart & Vascular Program Earns Prestigious Three-Star Rating for Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

On By Space Coast Daily

Health First’s Heart & Vascular Program has received a prestigious  3-star overall isolated CABG recognition from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. The honor recognizes Health First’s patient care and outcomes relative to isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) procedures. […]

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Categories : 4Ever Young Brevard News Featured Story Health Homepage Lou and Denise Manley Merritt Island Fitness Club SCDTV Video

LOOK & FEEL YOUR BEST! 4EverYoung Anti-Aging Solutions Merritt Island Features Great ‘Friendsgiving’ Special!

On By Space Coast Daily

Fit, Healthy and Forever Young – what could be better? Denise and Lou Manley, co-owners of 4EVER YOUNG Anti-Aging Solutions on Merritt Island, are offering great August specials at their exciting facility in The Shoppes Of Victoria Square at 1450 N. Courtenay Parkway that focuses on helping you feel and look your best! CALL 321-341-4727 NOW FOR INFORMATION OR TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. […]

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Categories : Brevard News Featured Story Health Health First

VETERANS DAY SALUTE: Health First Hosts Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves Statement of Support Signing Ceremony

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Health First, the largest healthcare provider in Brevard County, and one of the largest employers in the region, is proud to partner with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves (ESGR) organization by joining their Statement of Support program. This program allows organizations, like Health First, to show our appreciation for the values, leadership, and unique skills service members bring to the workforce by publicly supporting their transition to civilian careers. […]

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