by DR. JOY JACKSON During the start of a new year, people typically make promises to themselves to improve and better their lives. The Department of Health in Polk County would like to encourage Polk residents to make a substantial change in their thinking toward health, and that is practicing preventive health. Why Is Preventive […]
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by RYAN MILEJCZAK It’s a new year, and that means starting things off on the right foot with plenty of energy. One of the most important aspects of keeping your energy level up is eating the right foods. While all food does technically give you energy, some foods are better than others when it comes
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Elaine Thompson, Others to Speak at Southeastern University Seminar by REBEKAH PIERCE Southeastern University is gearing up to kick off the new year with its inaugural “SEU Presents” event series. The first event, “A New Year, A Happy & Healthier You,” will be held January 5 from 8 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Lake
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Bariatric Surgery Helps Poinciana Educator Start a New Chapter by Ryan Milejczak A new year means a new opportunity to become a better you. And if you ask a room full of people what changes they’d like to make in their lives, the most common answer will almost certainly be some version of “lose weight.”
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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a disease where the optic nerve in the eye becomes damaged over time. Each eye has an optic nerve. This nerve acts like a cable sending information about what you see to the brain. This is just like a cable to your television. Without treatment,
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If you’ve made resolutions this New Year, statistics say that one of those resolutions is likely about losing weight and eating healthier. Unfortunately, reports show that not even 10% of resolutions are kept by the end of January! One reason for giving up on resolutions to lose weight is many people don’t understand the science
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by JENNIFER GOODSON, MA, LMHC My youngest daughter has asked each family member about their New Year’s resolutions. I keep telling her I do not have one, and she seriously believes this is a problem. What do you believe? Here is my take on it. I do not make New Year’s resolutions. I’ve done that
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Were you able to safely maneuver the pitfalls of the holidays? The decadent desserts, the shopping rush, the hectic scramble to make it to all the events you committed to? Regardless of whether you answered with a yes or no, we’re glad you’ve joined us for the new year. January typically signifies new beginnings and
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Earlier this year, Polk County was named the fastest growing county in Florida, and the seventh-fastest growing county in the nation. That growth has been mirrored by the area’s healthcare industry, which has been booming. In 2023, Polk County had more announcements of new hospitals, expanded clinics, and new medical groups coming into the area
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