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    Our hormone levels fluctuate dramatically as we progress from the early teenage years to middle age and beyond, adapting to the body’s current needs. So what do those drastic swings mean for women?

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    Pulsed field ablation offers effective treatment for A-fib

    Roper St. Francis Healthcare’s physicians became the first in South Carolina to use Medtronic’s pulsed field ablation, a groundbreaking new technology that safely treats atrial fibrillation. The procedure uses tiny pulses of electricity to stop irregular heart rhythms that contribute to A-fib.

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    Maybe it’s menopause: Hello, hormones!

    Released by the endocrine system, hormones control everything from hunger to heart rate. But how well do you really understand these chemical messengers? Learn more about the system responsible for regulating the body’s internal functions.

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    Every human, no matter their sex, possesses breasts. In fact, male and female breasts are nearly identical in build, with one key exception: during puberty, women develop the milk-producing lobules necessary for lactation. With that biological distinction in mind, Roper St. Francis Healthcare puts forth specific guidelines for female breast care.

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    Making a comeback: When it comes to muscle recovery tools, which is the frontrunner?

    From rollers and massagers to cold plunges and compression, the market is flush with muscle recovery tools. Assistant athletic trainer Joel Gatchell digs into the best recuperation methods for the average exerciser.

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    Pulsed field ablation offers effective treatment for A-fib

    Roper St. Francis Healthcare’s physicians became the first in South Carolina to use Medtronic’s pulsed field ablation, a groundbreaking new technology that safely treats atrial fibrillation. The procedure uses tiny pulses of electricity to stop irregular heart rhythms that contribute to A-fib.

    Read more

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