POP QUIZ … Sun exposure: What you don’t know CAN hurt you
A little skin protection knowledge now could save your life later LIVING IN THE SUNSHINE...
Take it from a pharmacist who knows!
Seven things you should always ask your local pharmacy 1. Are there any lower-cost alternatives...
Life after coming off the reel of trauma
Beau Wilt shares his story of survival and healing after a near-fatal accident IF YOU’RE...
Men’s health through the generations
From grandfather to grandson, turning healthy choices into habits IT’S A HEALTH-CONSCIOUS AGE we live...
Something to spit at: All Children’s researchers to study saliva samples
RESEARCHERS at All Children’s Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine will begin to study the saliva of...
Answering the call of nursing
Local RNs talk about what it takes to provide excellent patient care SOME JOBS ARE...
Pop quiz on getting a nursing education
Test your knowledge before you join this fast-growing field THEY’RE EVERYWHERE: in schools, hospitals, in...
Prevention: Senior Circle helps retirees stay active
A Q&A with Julie Sing AS WE AGE, it’s important to keep our mind and...
Take it from a nurse who knows!
Four things you should expect during your hospital stay FROM THE TIME you arrive and...
Pop Quiz: Preventing prescription drug abuse in your home
IT’S A STARTLING FACT: Prescription drug abuse is a problem that affects people from all...
Putting together the pieces of dementia
| Keeping our brains fit as we age | BRAINS AGE. As people get older...
Q&A: Weighing your risk for osteoporosis
We interviewed Dr. Raul B. Tallo, a rheumatologist with Lakeland Regional Health, about the bone...
Medical Advice: Reminders during National Nutrition Month
IN MARCH, we mark the end of winter and the start of spring. It is...
Debunking the myths of stroke
A STROKE or transient ischemic attack (TIA), also referred to as a “mini-stroke,” occurs when...
Turning the tide of tooth decay with proper pediatric dental care
| Teaching healthy habits to children now prevents oral health problems later | MANY OF...
Pop Quiz: Test your knowledge of oral cancer
| Understand the risks and symptoms to help prevent the disease and increase early detection|...
The dangers of gum disease
| Preventing periodontal problems is essential for overall health and well-being | MILLIONS OF AMERICANS...
Local dentist shares the rewards of giving
In the above photo, Dr. William Nerestant and his assistants, Betzi and Joan, smile for...
How a life-saving transplant transformed my life
| Annemarie Ward shares her journey of keeping hope alive amidst heart disease | NEARLY...
Pop Quiz: Maintaining optimal optical health
| Understanding the causes of low vision and taking precautions as you age | EYESIGHT...
