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  • The Factors of Effective Weight Loss

    The Factors of Effective Weight Loss

    Drilling Down on Why the Journey to Achieving Ideal Body Mass Index is Not One Size Fits All Kim Gafford became an emotional eater after her father died when she was just eight years old. Her weight was a problem by age 12— and it continued to climb— until she reached 325 pounds. When she…

  • Pop Quiz: Is It Chronic Cough Due to Allergies, or Something Else?

    Pop Quiz: Is It Chronic Cough Due to Allergies, or Something Else?

    Get to the Bottom of Your Chronic Cough By Answering these Questions Most people don’t consider a little cough something that is serious enough to see the doctor about.  However, once the cough sticks around for a few weeks, most people start to get concerned.  If you’ve got a chronic cough, take our quiz below…

  • Stepping Up the Focus on Teen Pregnancy Prevention

    Advocates Say Teen Pregnancy is a Social Issue that Impacts All of Us— Not Just Parents and Teens Raising awareness about teen pregnancy prevention is spotlighted in May, but for devoted advocates, it is a year-round campaign.

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  • Have a Heart Healthy Holiday

    Have a Heart Healthy Holiday

    Though we love this time of year, it can be pretty stressful. Crazy schedules. Financial strain. Less time for exercise.  Studies have shown that cardiac events such as heart attacks and strokes peak during the holiday season. A number of factors are thought to be responsible, but a major one is that normal routines are…

  • How can my eyes be dry if they are watering all the time?

    How can my eyes be dry if they are watering all the time?

    Dry eye is one of the most common conditions that we deal with in eye care. It can be both frustrating for patients as well as their doctors because there is no simple fix. This condition tends to be chronic, and can vary in symptoms. Unhealthy tears will cause blurred vision, pain, light sensitivity, burning,…

  • Dental Implants Can Help You Save Face

    Dental Implants Can Help You Save Face

    Losing your teeth can be a painful and traumatic experience, whether it’s due to age, injury, or tooth decay. Whether we realize it or not, our teeth are integral to our well-being and self-esteem. Fortunately, there are restorative procedures available for those who have lost teeth. Winter Haven Family & Cosmetic Dentistry is proud to…

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