We know there is more to the holidays than gifts. Still, you’ll have to excuse us because we are so excited to be presenting you with our very own holiday gift. But this isn’t just any gift. This gift can change your life! Have you figured it out yet? Inside this edition of Central Florida […]
Editor’s Dose: We Proudly Present Our Gift to You … Read More »
’Tis the Season to Take Care of Yourself December is one of those months that leave a lot of people scrambling to catch their breath. Whether it’s last-minute shopping, family dinners, or year-end finances, there is a lot competing for your time and attention. In order to take care of your loved ones, you first
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Though we love this time of year, it can be pretty stressful. Crazy schedules. Financial strain. Less time for exercise. Studies have shown that cardiac events such as heart attacks and strokes peak during the holiday season. A number of factors are thought to be responsible, but a major one is that normal routines are
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Dry eye is one of the most common conditions that we deal with in eye care. It can be both frustrating for patients as well as their doctors because there is no simple fix. This condition tends to be chronic, and can vary in symptoms. Unhealthy tears will cause blurred vision, pain, light sensitivity, burning,
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Losing your teeth can be a painful and traumatic experience, whether it’s due to age, injury, or tooth decay. Whether we realize it or not, our teeth are integral to our well-being and self-esteem. Fortunately, there are restorative procedures available for those who have lost teeth. Winter Haven Family & Cosmetic Dentistry is proud to
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Cryotherapy a Quick, Holistic Option for a Wide Range of Ailments by MARY TOOTHMAN Cryotherapy enthusiasts can recite a lengthy and varied list of ailments, issues and challenges that may be treated with the icy cold form of holistic therapy — now available in several locations in Central Florida. While some of us may
Lisa Moseley’s Fundraising Prowess Brings New Visibility to Peace River Center by TIM CRAIG Lisa Moseley would likely never use the term “hero” to describe herself, but to those who know her, the word “champion” may spring to mind. Moseley is one of the Peace River Center’s most vocal champions, chairing one of its most
It’s Time to Evaluate Your Options and Choose the Insurance Plan That’s Best for You by TERESA SCIHFFER It’s open enrollment season for Medicare and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans. If having health insurance that covers your actual medical needs, as well as your preferred doctors and necessary medications, is important to you, then
A full night’s sleep is supposed to be restful and recharging, but for millions of Americans, that’s not the case. Many wake up in the morning tired and unrested, and most don’t know that sleep apnea is to blame. Sleep apnea is a condition that disrupts sleep, keeping sufferers from getting that restful, restorative sleep
Pop Quiz: If You Don’t Snooze, You Lose! How Much Do You Really Know About Sleep Apnea? Read More »
Twins Don’t Let Type 1 Diabetes Stifle Their Dreams by TIM CRAIG photos by CELESTE JO WALLS When 8-year-old Amelia Walls was hospitalized in 2016, Cecilia, her older sister by a whole 10 minutes, was worried. When Cecilia found out that her identical twin sister was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, she went from worried
