How chronic pain affects your mood
Q&A with Dr. Edward Lubin on the link between mental illness and pain that lasts...
Pop Quiz: Is your child at risk for cyberbullying?
Quiz your knowledge so you can recognize the warning signs and help prevent the worst...
Good vs. bad stress at work
How to recognize and change patterns that effect your physical and mental health Eustress (a.k.a...
Caring for your mental health
How to stay sane and make the most of your genetic heritage When a couple...
Pop Quiz: How to alleviate mobility issues
Test your knowledge of mobility precautions to help keep your senior loved one active and...
Long-term health: Considering your BMI
The importance of discussing your Body Mass Index with your physician Since 2003, Polk Vision...
Aging gracefully
What will your health look like in 40 years? Medical science has made inroads against...
Q&A on the most lethal form of dementia
Dr. Gordon J. Rafool shares the symptoms and treatment options of Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer’s disease...
Pop Quiz: Establishing a solid oral care foundation
Will your child have a future Filled with healthy smiles? Teeth add to your smile...
To smile or not to smile
Dr. Karen Teston and other local experts on oral hygiene and your overall health Some...
Community outreach programs make check-ups more available
Free dental exams, preventative tooth care, and more Several outreach programs in Polk County recently...
Helping make the healthier choice, the easier choice
About the Building a Healthier Polk initiative Building a Healthier Polk is a group of...
The trouble with trigger finger
Local surgeon develops alternate solution for a tricky procedure There’s no getting around this fact:...
Healthy Cook: The disease-fighting properties of red foods
Roses are red Berries are blue Red foods tastes good And are heart-healthy, too. There...
Pop Quiz: Is your teen at risk for dating violence?
A light push A condescending statement They may be just innocent moves by a person...
Making African-American history in Polk
Alice Manley: A lifetime of service (above) Alice Manley stands with four generations of directors...
Painting the town red with heart disease prevention
How Polk is taking steps to increase awareness and lower your risk Bill Mutz thought...
New year, New you!
How Polk County is Tackling Obesity and Residents are Making Healthier Lifestyle Choices Fifty-one year-old...
Pop Quiz: Could it be premature menopause?
Is it just the after-effects of the holiday rush getting to you, or are you...
Protecting your private information
The catch behind a ‘free’ pharmacy discount card If you have a mailbox, chances are...