Few people consider their dentist their favorite person, but your dentist should at least be in your top five. If not, you need a new one. Find one with the following qualifications, and your new dentist may make the top three.
Word of Mouth: What makes a good dentist: Qualifications to look for Read More »
It’s a rush, rush world. Even as a retired person, it’s hard to find time to wind down. Just when you think you can unfurl the hammock someone calls with a new something to be done. Youngsters are not immune to rush-rush living, and the older you get the more tasks you have that need
Healthy Cook: Getting all-day energy for work and play Read More »
You’ve heard the expression “now that’s thinking outside the box,” I’m sure. CFHN TIP! Check out what some of our team does on a regular basis to stay healthy. David: On Saturday mornings I get my exercise by picking up furniture donations for St. Matthew Catholic Church. We pick up “gently used” couches, entertainment centers,
Thinking outside the bubbles Read More »
How well do you know what Americans 50+ are buying and using around the home? Take our quiz and find out! 1. What percentage of adults 50+ have spent $100 or more on groceries in the past week? 22% 44% 66% 88% 2. What is the most popular car company for adults 50 and up?
QUIZ: How well do you know Americans 50 and up? [Home & Shopping] Read More »
Inside this special edition of Central Florida Health News, we take a look at our area’s careers in health. Inside these pages, you’ll get a glimpse of the demand for professionals in the health sciences industry in our local community; find out what it takes to be a registered nurse in this month’s Q&A by
PCMA Letter: A closer look at the health industry and avoiding mosquito mayhem Read More »
Summer is in full swing and the new school year is quickly approaching, so if your child has not had his or her Back to School Physical Exam, it is very important to schedule one soon! Not only is it a school requirement for kindergarteners and new students, but it is also wise for a
School physicals: What you need to know Read More »
A recent article by Phyllis Korkki of The New York Times illuminates a topic that has preoccupied scientists, philosophers, and people in general for centuries: What is wisdom, and how does it relate to aging? As one of the four cardinal virtues first introduced by Plato in the 3rd century B.C., wisdom remains a fascinating
What Is wisdom? Take this wisdom test and find out how wise you are! Read More »
If you’d like to find more ways to stay plugged-in to your health community, then here’s your local health connection! Facebook Like us on Facebook for regular local health updates in addition to exclusive features, photographic coverage of events, and much more! Go to Facebook.com/CentralFloridaHealthNews. Free E-News Sign-up for our free e-newsletter and get health
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We are certainly well past the ancient Sumerians’ belief in tooth worms or the days when fillings were made from beeswax. When it comes to oral health, we’ve never had it so good. On the frontline of oral health is daily cleaning. Tube toothpaste came along in the 1880s; prior to that you would’ve gotten
Then & Now: How modern dentistry makes oral health easier than ever Read More »
What a week! We participated in two health fairs, sponsored and awarded medals at the Polk Senior Games Fishing Tournament, presented a talk on Slow Medicine at the Winter Haven Senior Adult Center, had a client pass away under the wonderful support of hospice, laughed and cried alongside his family, took a client for a
A week in the life of a geriatric care management practice Read More »
