Health News

Features

  • Mental health on the brain: Recent mental health reform brings more awareness

    Mental health on the brain: Recent mental health reform brings more awareness

    Plus: Local resources for depression, bipolar disorders, suicide prevention, and more INCARCERATION, VIOLENCE, HOMELESSNESS, suicide; these are the results of untreated mental illness. According to the National Alliance on Mental Health, more than 43 million — or 1 in 5 adults — in the U.S. experience mental illness in a given year. And approximately 10…

  • The importance of UV-blocking sunglasses

    The importance of UV-blocking sunglasses

    American Academy of Ophthalmology survey confirms need for more eye protection BEACH, THE POOL, the lake; Central Floridians will be headed outdoors for fun and relaxation this summer. While most will remember to lather on the sunscreen and shield their skin from harmful UV rays, how many will be watching out for their eyes as…

  • Parker plays his part to help his fellow man

    Parker plays his part to help his fellow man

    Raising awareness at Walk to Cure Arthritis Tampa event, and beyond PARKER LENTINI, a local 16-year-old with a different story to tell, was an active kid who enjoyed sports. When he started experiencing severe aches and pains in his bones and joints, many around him chalked it up to growing pains. When fevers, rashes, and…

Columns

  • Don’t worry about getting older — worry about getting healthier

    Don’t worry about getting older — worry about getting healthier

    Age is a pretty sensitive topic, especially for us women. We can’t help it, but it’s true. Once you hit that “certain age,” your worry worm syndrome about your appearance starts to kick in. You start to notice things, like the crow’s feet at the corner of the eyes. The extra belly fat that just…

  • PCMA Letter: Helping you do more than just live longer

    PCMA Letter: Helping you do more than just live longer

    As part of our continued efforts to raise awareness on important health topics in the region, I’m pleased to announce that we have a special guest columnist for Central Florida Health News magazine. Dr. Ulyee Choe, who is the director of the Florida Department of Health in Polk County, has graciously agreed to keep us abreast…

  • Healthy Cook: Culinary tips for the caregiver turned chef

    Healthy Cook: Culinary tips for the caregiver turned chef

    There is no denying that our taste buds age with the rest of us.  They get tired, just like our knees and hips.  Doctors can replace some worn-out parts, but have you ever heard of a taste bud implant? One of the burger chains uses a slogan something like, “You Gotta Eat.”  Well, it’s true. …

Accessibility Toolbar