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Men’s Health Beyond Testosterone: Treat the Man, Not the Number

May 29, 2026 10:00AM ● By Dr. Fred Harvey 

Dr. Fred Harvey of Functional Medicine Florida views testosterone not as a standalone issue but as a reflection of overall health—emphasizing sleep, stress, inflammation, nutrition, and lifestyle factors as the primary drivers of hormonal balance and long-term men’s wellness.

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Resetting Burnout: Balancing Cortisol, Blood Sugar, and the Mind

Oct 31, 2025 10:00AM ● By Dr. Fred Harvey 

Functional Medicine Florida emphasizes that burnout is a metabolic condition caused by chronic stress and cortisol dysregulation, and recovery begins with awareness and sustainable lifestyle practices.

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A Natural Approach to Sleep Breathing Disruptions

Aug 29, 2025 10:00AM

The herbs in Sleep Breathing Support™ enhance the brain’s ability to communicate with the diaphragm, so you can breathe deeply and steadily for a better night's sleep.

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Better Sleep for Kids
Sweet Lullaby: Better Sleep for Children

Feb 27, 2023 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato and Kirby Baldwin

Between 15 and 25 percent of kids have trouble falling and staying asleep. Common causes include stress, increased screen time, and less physical activity.

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Heated Blankets for Better Sleep
Weighted Blanket for Better Sleep

Jan 31, 2023 09:30AM

Weighted blankets may be a non-drug option to help ease conditions like insomnia and anxiety by allowing the body to release more melatonin (a hormone that promotes sleep) at bedtime.

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Multiple Benefits for Early Rising Active Seniors

Dec 30, 2022 09:30AM

Older adults that consistently get up early and stay active throughout the day are happier and perform better on cognitive tests than those with irregular activity patterns.

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Kid sitting at counter looking sleepy, rubbing eye with back of hand with straw in glass of orange juice in mouth
Kids Are Not Getting Enough Sleep

Nov 30, 2022 09:30AM

Children are regularly getting less than nine hours of sleep per night, which can cause notable differences in brain regions that influence memory, intelligence and well-being.

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Pump Iron to Boost Sleep

May 31, 2022 09:30AM

For those that are sleep-deprived, working out with resistance exercises to strengthen muscles may produce longer and deeper shuteye than aerobics, new research suggests.

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Improve Sleep and Lower Anxiety with Black Cumin Oil

Jan 31, 2022 09:30AM

A study finds those suffering from insomnia may experience significantly improved sleep and reduced levels of stress and anxiety from black cumin oil.

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Exercise More to Counter Risks of Poor Sleep

Sep 30, 2021 09:30AM

Both physical inactivity and poor sleep are independently linked to a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and death, but more exercise lowers the consequence of poor sleep.

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