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  • Have a Heart Gala to support free clinic for indigent care

    Have a Heart Gala to support free clinic for indigent care

    Event will raise funds for the continued efforts of Parkview Medical Center FOR A FORTUNATE FEW, time is of little consequence. For the rest of us, time is a luxury that we can rarely indulge in. In Haines City, however, a dedicate group of staff and volunteers are working to give more time and —…

  • Mental health moment: Meditation is medication

    Mental health moment: Meditation is medication

    IT’S TRUE. Certain kinds of meditation may work better for you than others. If you’re anxious about the future, a guided imagery meditation — about visualizing what you want — might be good.

  • More than dieting and exercise: How Maryemma made a lifestyle change

    More than dieting and exercise: How Maryemma made a lifestyle change

    MAKING LIFESTYLE CHANGES that result in a healthier weight is never easy to do. Many who are overweight or obese will only decide to do something about it once they have a health scare or develop one of the numerous associated health problems. Such was the case for Maryemma Bachelder, the director of marketing for…

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  • Love Your Oral Hygiene This Valentine’s Day

    Love Your Oral Hygiene This Valentine’s Day

    Investing in your personal health should always be one of your top priorities. For this reason alone, you should always maintain healthy oral hygiene routines to help maintain your physical and mental health. If that isn’t motivation enough, consider your significant other this Valentine’s Day when you’re out on the town enjoying your evening. No…

  • Persistent Stomach Aches? You May Have Gallstones

    Persistent Stomach Aches? You May Have Gallstones

    In previous columns we explored the gallbladder and its role in digestion. What we have not yet talked about are the symptoms that gallstones can cause and the management options available. Gallbladder disease affects roughly 20% of people at some point in their lives and over 700,000 gallbladders are removed annually in the U.S. Gallstones…

  • Are Dental Problems Hindering Your Weight Loss?

    Are Dental Problems Hindering Your Weight Loss?

    by GERALD V. CERDAN, DMD It’s the New Year and I’ve already spoken with many friends and patients who want to lose some weight in 2019.  Every year I hear about worthy weight loss goals, but little consideration is given to how dental health can impact (and yes, even hinder!) your progress, or ultimately stop…

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