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Latest Stories from Lee Health
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10 Healthy Eating Habits for the Holidays
Exercise and NutritionWith a bit of planning and mindful choices, you can enjoy the season’s festivities while maintaining your health.
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Discovering and Curing Lung Cancer in 3 Weeks
Cancer CareRead more about lung cancer: The importance of early detection and how innovative technology in the treatment of cancer can save lives
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Understanding High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Health HubAre you expecting? With good blood pressure control, you and your baby are more likely to stay healthy. Read to learn more about hypertension, its symptoms, and how regular monitoring can help ensure a healthy pregnancy.
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Breaking the Silence: A Male Breast Cancer Survivor's Journey
Cancer CareAccording to the American Cancer Society, about 2,800 new cases of invasive breast cancer are diagnosed in men annually in the United States, and approximately 530 men die from the disease each year. Read about a local survivor and the care he received from Lee Health.
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Election Stress Wearing You Out? 10 Tips to Help You Keep Calm and Carry On
Mental HealthElection-related stress is real and can lead to conflicts with friends and family, anxiety, and even physical symptoms like sleep loss and shortened tempers. Hear from an expert on how best to handle this stressful season.
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Understanding and Combating Bullying: What You Should Know
Mental HealthBullying can harm our mental health, and its consequences can be long-lasting. Research shows childhood bullying can lead to mental health issues. So, it’s important to talk to kids to determine whether bullying—or something else—is a concern.
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A New Chapter in Movement Disorder Treatment: Lee Health Leads the Way
Top TrendsA Lee Health neurosurgeon and his team pioneered deep brain stimulation (DBS) - a minimally invasive surgical procedure for the treatment of neurological disorders like epilepsy, essential tremor, Parkinson's disease, and others.
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Breast Cancer Awareness: A Guide to Prevention, Treatment, and Your Journey
Cancer CareNo matter what you face, Lee Health is here for you. Learn more about prevention, treatment, and other options to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Secondary Trauma: Understanding a Hurricane's Hidden Impact
Mental HealthHurricanes cause Southwest Florida to recover in more ways than one. The physical devastation wrought by storms include deadly flooding and widespread power outages. But the mental hangover and trauma often lingers, too.
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Storm Update: Be Prepared, Use Resources, and Stay Safe
Health HubStay prepared for tropical storms, hurricanes, storm surge, and more with this handy guide.
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