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...
Celebrating Black History Month with a look at local African-Americans in medicine
ALEX ALEXANDER Registered Nurse Bartow Regional Medical Center As a black registered nurse from North...
Heart disease warnings for women
| Don’t believe you’re not at risk; do believe you can improve your odds |...
Pop Quiz: Are you feeding your feelings?
| Stop the snacking and learn to recognize when it’s emotional or physical hunger |...
Chat and Chew: The end of dieting and the beginning of a healthier year
“I GIVE UP ON DIETS — they don’t work …” It’s a familiar refrain in...
Supporting a cause that helps save lives
| We Care Think Pink and the Susan G. Komen Race (or Sleep-in) for the...
Your allies on the road to weight loss
| How lifestyle changes through medically supervised programs can benefit your waistline and your overall...
Medical Advice: How to stop a fall before it happens
It was reported earlier this year by the Centers for Disease and Prevention that the...