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Just say NO to lazy days of summer
The benefits of keeping kids active and fit while school is out Although they’re called the “Lazy Days of Summer,” the best summer days for children are filled with physically
Ask a Nurse: Popping pain pills?
Americans make up ~4.6 percent of the world’s population, yet have been consuming 80 percent of the global opioid supply and 99 percent of the global hydrocodone supply1! According to the
PCMA Letter: Don’t let an active lifestyle be a chore this summer
It’s fairly common amongst the general population to want to live a long, healthy, and happy life. Remaining physically fit is imperative to this way of life. Staying in shape
Bok Tower’s ‘Pink Day’ shines a light on breast cancer research
Did you know one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime? It isn’t difficult to find someone who is currently battling cancer, has had it
Pop Quiz: Are you setting realistic fitness goals?
Nine questions to help you get on your way to success Diets, exercise, gym memberships… getting fit is a goal that many people share, yet few achieve. Obesity is a
Publisher’s Note: Some of the healthcare legislation recently passed
Like any other year, the 2014 Florida Legislative Session saw a lot of action for health and safety-related bills. Some of them passed with flying colors, while others failed—but, just
Ask a Nurse: Andropause → Male Menopause
Yes guys, you too have hormones and will eventually go through “the change” unless you are proactive. Beginning as early as 30 years old testosterone levels steadily decline at a
Word of Mouth: Myths About Implants Debunked, Part III: Are they Affordable?
In my last two columns (part 1 | part 2), we debunked some common myths about the practicality and effectiveness of dental implants. Now let’s talk affordability. Nearly 70 percent
Meet the father of Family Fun and Fitness at the Fountain
Nat West: A man with plans for a better tomorrow A statue of a little boy reading sits in Winter Haven’s Central Park, a testimony to a man dedicated to
What you should know about lesser-known cancers
Understanding the signs and symptoms for males of all ages Although breast cancer is usually a women’s disease, men get it too. A bone cancer, Ewing sarcoma,usually peaks in teens
