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Is a Partial Knee Replacement Right for You?

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Knee arthritis affects more than 14 million individuals in the U.S. Its effects can be gradual, and, as time passes, the pain associated with arthritis can start to limit your daily activities. In fact, about 43 percent of people with arthritis report some level of hindrance. Aching knees are one of the most common symptoms of osteoarthritis. This is especially impactful … [Read more...]

Scientists Find Key to Growing New Blood Vessels

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Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP) have discovered a key to growing new blood vessels. Their finding could lead to new treatments to improve blood flow in ischemic tissue, where blocked blood vessels prevent nourishment of surrounding tissue, such as that found in atherosclerosis and peripheral vascular disease associated with … [Read more...]

USTA National Campus Jumps Into Year Two With Eye on Progress

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The USTA National Campus is celebrating its one-year anniversary in January. Jan. 2, to be exact, marks the 365th day of operation for the groundbreaking facility that has established Lake Nona as a premier sports destination. As the anchor of Lake Nona’s Sports & Performance District, the USTA National Campus has made a splash this year, gaining the attention of the … [Read more...]

Local Youth Tennis Team “Fahrenheit 451” Leaves Competition in the Ashes

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Fahrenheit 451, a tennis team comprised of exceptional kids aged 10-14, won first place when they played in the the Under-14 League for USTA Junior Team Tennis of Central Florida. The team includes Brennan-Pierson Wang, Kwesi Carrington, Sabrina Jaramillo, Mazen Abouelkheir, Pranav Kumar, and Gabriela Almanza. Gregory Wang volunteered as the parent team captain and was … [Read more...]

Finding the Lifestyle You Desire: The 4 P’s of Creating Lasting Resolutions in Health, Wellness  and Life

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January is here, and I have a confession – I have a love-hate relationship with this time of year. While I love the season of change and new beginning, I am not a huge fan of the laundry list of New Year’s resolutions that accompany the highly anticipated January 1st.  It is estimated that 50% of us create a New Year’s resolution with most commonly including weight loss, … [Read more...]

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