Dr. Alan Durkin didn’t take a direct path to becoming a successful plastic surgeon. He excelled at math and science as a child, graduated magna cum laude with a degree in biology and landed his first job as deputy director of nuclear waste disposal in Illinois.
The simple act of petting a dog has been shown to increase the production of brain chemicals that play a crucial role in mood regulation and the feeling of happiness. So, it’s no surprise that therapy dogs have become valuable assets in hospitals, cancer centers, schools, nursing homes — even the Olympic trials.
The advantages of having Cleveland Clinic in our backyard are nothing to sneeze at. With locations in Port St. Lucie, Stuart and Vero Beach, Cleveland Clinic is one of this country’s top-rated academic medical centers.
While writing our three-part series on Florida’s notorious Ashley Gang, I was struck by a couple of questions. Why is the story so compelling and why am I devoting so much time, ink and paper to it?
The Florida scrub jay is the only species of bird native to the state and is a favorite of local birders as it is found nowhere else in the world.
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Herb Ricardo’s education hit a wall when he was 13. According to his teachers, he’d never use his brain for academics.
As the scorching heat of summer finally gives way to milder temperatures, fall is the best time to cook outside in Florida.
Night after night, millions of people toss and turn, unable to fall asleep — much less stay asleep.
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