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  • The Journey of a Lifetime

    The Journey of a Lifetime

    Bo Boyte’s T1D Experience Turned Him From a Boy Who Hid His Disease to Outspoken Advocate by RYAN MILEJCZAK For many, being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes before you can even walk might seem like a monumental life change. But for Bo Boyte of Lake Wales, who was diagnosed when he was only 13 months…

  • Endocrinologists Are the First Line of Defense for Diabetics

    Endocrinologists Are the First Line of Defense for Diabetics

    by RYAN MILEJCZAK Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care When something goes wrong with your car, a general mechanic can often address the issue. However, for more complex problems, like transmission or engine issues, a specialist mechanic is better equipped to solve the problems. Similarly, in health care, primary care physicians handle routine and preventive…

  • Pop Quiz! Are You Watching Your Macros?

    Pop Quiz! Are You Watching Your Macros?

    The Secret to a Healthy Diet Is Hidden In the Details If you wanted to do just one thing that would have a positive impact on your health through every age and stage of your life, the one thing that would likely be the most impactful is to eat a healthy, balanced diet. But what…

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  • Health Facts: Break an old habit for the new year

    RARELY DO WE have the chance to start over, but when it comes to health, every year presents an opportunity to make a positive change. Health, as defined by the World Health Organization, is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. With that in…

  • Editor’s Dose: If you take nothing else away from Amanda’s story, remember these three things

    Editor’s Dose: If you take nothing else away from Amanda’s story, remember these three things

    IF YOU’VE READ the fitness story in this edition of Central Florida Health News, then read on. If you haven’t, then stop right here, click back to http://bit.ly/2jmLtAE, and return to this when you’re done. There are a few key points that— no matter what your New Year’s resolution is — you can apply from…

  • Word of Mouth: Resolving to be better about dental care

    Word of Mouth: Resolving to be better about dental care

    YOU’VE LIKELY MADE resolutions to change bad habits when it comes to diet and exercise, but have you made resolutions to break bad habits when it comes to your teeth? Keeping your mouth and teeth healthy should be as important as keeping the rest of your body healthy. Damage to your teeth can be painful,…

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