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Pop Quiz: Facts and Stats about Firework-Related Injuries
Thinking about shooting off fireworks this upcoming Fourth of July? Make sure to test your knowledge on some facts and stats about injuries related to fireworks before setting any off this Holiday. It’s always best to have more knowledge about a product before operating it. There are a few states that have regulations put in…
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Tackling Allergies: Natural Remedies to Fight the Summer Sniffles
When the pollen is falling and the mold is flourishing, there are ways to beat back symptoms naturally. Here’s how. Central Florida’s mild climate is a real draw, but its long growing season can spell trouble for allergy sufferers. From winter’s yellow oak pollen, through summer’s grass, weeds, and molds, the allergic are likely going…
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Beating the Heat: How to Stay Cool When Temperatures Rise
Central Florida’s summer heat can be stifling, but here are some strategies to help you make the most of the season. When it’s hot and humid, it’s harder to keep cool. That’s because our bodies depend on sweating – and evaporating that sweat – to reduce our temperatures. Humidity slows the process, so muggy Central…
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Healthy Aging
While aging is a fact of life that one cannot escape, there are certain measures that can be taken to ensure the best possible vision as you age. The following lifestyle modifications can help delay or prevent certain eye diseases. Regular Eye Examinations One of the most important things you can do is schedule yearly…
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Getting Back Your Smile
Your smile is one of the first things people notice when they see you and can impact people’s first impressions of you. Studies show that one-third of American adults are unhappy with their smile and believe having better teeth would improve their social and romantic lives. Fortunately, there are ways you can get that smile…
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Health Hero
Local Firefighter Named EMT of the Year After Heroic Actions by TERESA SCHIFFER Superheroes don’t get days off! In August of 2017, Haines City firefighter Brenn Hines had an experience that his training had prepared him for. While visiting Ana Maria Island with his girlfriend and soaking in the sun and the sea, Hines heard…