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Posted: Jul 21, 2026

Cyclosporiasis: What You Need to Know

How to spot it and how to stop it.

Reported cases of cyclospora infection - or cyclosporiasis - have skyrocketed across the nation, resulting in an outbreak that has sickened thousands and affected communities in at least 34 states, so far. Here's what you need to know to keep you and your family healthy and well.

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Posted: Jan 20, 2026

Eat to Succeed | Pre- & Post-Workout Nutrition

Make the most of your workout with these tips from SMH RENEW

When it comes to maximizing your workout, it's not all about more weights, more reps and more demanding routines. In fact, some of your most important work won't be done in the gym at all.

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Posted: Dec 30, 2025

RENEW Your Resolution in 2026

With Health & Wellness Coach Lauren Pullman, MS

The holidays are over and now it's time to refocus and prioritize your health in the new year. But you don't have to do it alone! With programs like RENEW and facilities like HealthFit, Sarasota Memorial has the resources you need to get the most out of your New Year's resolution.

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Posted: Dec 22, 2025

The Science and Strategy Behind Mindful Holiday Drinking

Make informed choices about alcohol this holiday season and celebrate responsibly

Make merry alongside your family and friends this holiday season with an awareness of alcohol’s pitfalls—and the knowledge to avoid them.

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Posted: Dec 16, 2025

Medical Myths: Food & Nutrition Edition

Swimming after eating, berries fighting cancer, and healing hearts with healthy eating.

Is sourdough a superfood? Can you really reverse heart disease with what's on your plate? Are you throwing away the most nutritious part of your produce and did carrots really help the Allies defeat the Nazis? Separating fact from fiction and seeing what science actually says about the medical myths that refuse to die.

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