Don’t sleep on it! Tips for making the morning routine more stress-free
AS A MOTHER of four, I’m constantly looking for ways to make more efficient use...
Publisher’s Note: An award-winning publication
AS PUBLISHERS of seven niche magazines and members of the Florida Magazine Association (FMA), we...
PCMA Letter: Helping the insured, under-insured, and uninsured
IN THIS EDITION of Central Florida Health News, various organizations and medical experts talk about...
The Heart of the Matter: Heart disease’s ‘partner in crime’
PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE, or PAD, affects as many as 12 million adults and is closely...
Family Health: Hormone pellet implantation therapy for women
WOMEN WHO ARE going through menopause or are post-menopausal often turn to hormone replacement therapy...
Medical Advice: It IS worse than a dog’s bark — Preventing animal bite wounds
DOGS OFTEN ARE referred to as man’s best friend. Most are known to be loyal...
Healthy Cook: Can the right diet help with clinical depression?
SOME DAYS you just don’t feel like doing much. That’s normal. If most days are...
Reducing stress during your back-to-school shopping
THE FIRST DAY of school for public schools in Polk County is August 24. By...
Healthy Smiles: Time for a back-to-school smile that shines
SMILES ARE IMPORTANT. They can boost your self-image in a way that helps you focus...
Healthy Skin: Protect your skin and keep healthy
DERMATOLOGY’S main focus is to protect your skin and to keep you healthy and safe...
Hospice Help: Protection from the flu
AS THE SUMMER MONTHS wind down and Labor Day fasts approaches, it is almost a...
Word of Mouth: ‘Wise’ advice for back-to-school oral care
WHILE WISDOM TEETH don’t make you smarter, they do usually come in when you are...
PCMA Letter: It’s always a good time to address mental health
IN THIS EDITION (August 2015) of Central Florida Health News, medical experts weigh in on...
Publisher’s Note: Depression cases in our local Medicare population
MENTAL ILLNESS can refer to several afflictions that affect the state of our minds, but...
Family Health: Urgent vs. emergency care
WHEN A SUDDEN illness or injury strikes, it can be stressful to decide where to...
Medical Advice: Back-to-school tips and the 5-2-1-0 program
AS STUDENTS and families prepare to return to school, the Florida Department of Health in...
Hospice Help: Hospice myth busting
WHEN MOST PEOPLE hear the word “hospice,” they immediately associate the provided care as being...
First impressions of our daughter’s new specialist
WE HEARD IT growing up from our mothers all the time, but we didn’t quite...
Word of Mouth: The warnings of sensitive teeth
Any doctor or dentist will tell you that pain is a warning sign your body...
Healthy Smiles: From brides and grooms to dads and grads, we design beautiful smiles
ON YOUR WEDDING DAY or graduation day, the only thing that will stand out more...