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  • Wake Up to these Facts and Stats About Getting Better Sleep

    Wake Up to these Facts and Stats About Getting Better Sleep

    A good night’s sleep is worth its weight in gold when it comes to your physical and mental health, but it’s an important facet of good health that too many neglect. Getting an adequate amount of sleep is paramount, but many people don’t get enough hours of sleep in a day, whether due to a…

  • Pattie Johnson, LVIM’s 2018 Volunteer of the Year

    Pattie Johnson, LVIM’s 2018 Volunteer of the Year

    When a patient makes an appointment at the Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine clinic in Lakeland, there’s a good chance that someone along the way, they will be in contact with Pattie Johnson. And if that’s the case, they are in good hands. Johnson, who has volunteered for the organization for 15 years, was named LVIM’s…

  • Keeping Seniors Safe: New Senior Protection Team Looks to Stop Elder Crime & Abuse

    Keeping Seniors Safe: New Senior Protection Team Looks to Stop Elder Crime & Abuse

    By MATT NORMAN Most seniors today live active, vibrant lives. Still, there are many factors that make them vulnerable to all sorts of abuse, neglect, and especially scams and fraud. Due to its moderate winters and frequent sunny days, Florida is a popular retirement or winter location for over five million seniors from all over…

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  • Healthy Cook: Easy and delicious ways to cook fish

    In the culinary world we find ourselves in today, it seems as though many unhealthy foods have crept their way onto our tables and into our laps while driving. With a little extra time, however, there are some delicious, healthy ways to prepare a meal everyone is sure to enjoy. One of the best ways…

  • More vaccine options make flu protection easier than ever

      Now you have more to choose from when it comes to getting a flu shot.  Vaccination against the influenza virus is the most effective method for preventing the flu and its complications like pneumonia.  Vaccine experts agree that everyone older than 6 months of age should get an annual flu vaccine. This recommendation is…

  • Sweet recipe ideas for you and your sweetheart

      Roses are red Violets are blue Sugar is sweet And has calories, too.   Candy and flowers are traditional Valentine gifts. Diamonds are a close runner-up. There are no calories from wearing diamonds but you can tote around calories from sweets for years when they take up residence on your hips. One gram of…

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