Holiday hustle means long hours on your feet — and it can take a bigger toll than people realize. Podiatrist Dr. Shawn Braunagel breaks down simple steps that can prevent small issues from becoming major problems. https://t.co/q79kud8HXL #FootHealth #HolidayWellness

After decades of caution driven by flawed research, hormone therapy is being reevaluated—prompting the FDA to remove its black box warning last month. OB/GYN Dr. Joshua Lupton explains what the updated research really shows. https://t.co/j57ztAqHV1 #WomensHealth #Menopause #HRT

Hand injuries happen fast—from kitchen cuts to power-tool mishaps to cat bites that can get infected within 24 hours. Hand surgeon Dr. Peter Bentivegna shares where to go for care and why early evaluation is key to preventing long-term damage. https://t.co/4A6GXjE20v #HandInjury

POTS entered the public conversation after Olympian Katie Ledecky shared her experience — but many still don’t know what it actually is. Cardiologist Dr. Micheal Levangie explains the key symptoms and the treatments that help patients find relief. https://t.co/xpchL3UySw #POTS

A new painting on the fourth floor of the Edwin Barbey Patient Care Pavilion is inspiring patients — and its creator is one of Cape Cod Hospital's own. Nurse and artist Joseph Conrad-Ferm shares why creativity belongs in every healing space. https://t.co/91AypA2mZN

While USPSTF guidelines recommend against screening for cervical cancer in women older than 65, there are still many other reasons to continue regular visits to your gynecologist. OB/GYN Dr. Richard Heywood shares why they remain essential. https://t.co/Nw1qgIxbDY #WomensHealth

A new asthma treatment approach, SMART therapy, is gaining national support for delivering better, more consistent control with just one inhaler. Pulmonologist Dr. Roberto Cruz-Gervis explains how this strategy could improve outcomes for patients. https://t.co/ak7OFoOesV #Asthma

Cape Cod Hospital patients are helping advance a new blood test that could detect lung cancer earlier. Led by Dr. Peter Ward this clinical trial research is advancing future lung cancer screening tools. Learn more or see if you qualify: https://t.co/PsKj3Fge9u #ClinicalResearch

Think turkey makes you tired after Thanksgiving? Not quite. Cape Cod Hospital dietitian Brittany Grigorenko, MS, RD, LDN, CDCES, explains the real reasons and provides simple tips that can help you feel your best after your holiday meals. https://t.co/Fyy5SCBbAN #Thanksgiving

In observance of Thanksgiving, all All CCHC Urgent Care locations will be closed on Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 27 and reopen Friday, Nov. 28. For urgent needs, please visit the ER at Cape Cod Hospital or Falmouth Hospital. https://t.co/cYB5b2YBJv #UrgentCare #HolidayHours

Struggling to quit smoking? Research shows Monday might be the best day to start. Even small steps make a difference. Within weeks of kicking the habit, lung function improves, and risks of associated heart attacks and strokes begin to drop. https://t.co/kjLkQpYkOV #QuitSmoking

Nicotine pouch use among teens is climbing fast — nearly doubling in just one year, according to new research. General and thoracic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Spillane breaks down the short and long-term health risks for developing brains. https://t.co/Ez75ehujWw #TobaccoPrevention

“Forest bathing” may sound unusual, but studies show it can reduce stress, lower blood pressure and support immune health. Primary care physician Dr. Peter Crosson discusses the emerging research: https://t.co/6Ohj6Ksxw2 #MentalHealth #NatureTherapy

After many failed attempts to quit smoking, one Cape Cod Health News writer finally found success — thanks to a neurologist’s advice and a change in mindset. Discover how the right tools and persistence led to being nicotine-free. https://t.co/z6Bftsnq2d #QuitSmoking

Quitting smoking triggers powerful health benefits — from stabilizing blood pressure and heart rate to improving lung function and reducing heart disease and cancer risk. Thoracic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Spillane explains how quickly the body begins to heal. https://t.co/byj9ZB8Vk8

You might be surprised to learn that bunions affect nearly one in three adults over 65, often causing anything from mild irritation to significant pain. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Nielsen shares what causes them, how to ease pain and when surgery is needed. https://t.co/WwRLs4w343

A new study shows exercise can cut depression by 50% and anxiety by 40% in older adults with cancer. Registered clinical physiologist Kristine Whaples shares how movement can make a real difference in managing side effects from cancer treatment. https://t.co/MNUY6McZxk

If you quit smoking years ago, you may still qualify for lung cancer screening. General and thoracic surgeon Jeffrey Spillane, MD, FACS, highlights that lung cancer risk remains even decades after quitting the habit. https://t.co/tYlw6UxeYl #LungCancerAwareness #CancerScreening

A “mini stroke,” or TIA, may cause more long-term damage than once thought. Neurologist Dr. Alba Coraini explains why TIAs shouldn’t be ignored — and how prompt care and managing risk factors can protect your brain health. https://t.co/3jMtk0PXUR #StrokeAwareness #BrainHealth

When Dennis resident Mark Clausen went to his doctor for shoulder pain, he never expected to hear the words “you have breast cancer.” Now, he is raising awareness that early detection is key for everyone, including men. https://t.co/fTGosklXaq #BreastCancerAwareness #MensHealth