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  • How Joan and Robert are conquering cardiac distress

    How Joan and Robert are conquering cardiac distress

    One couple shares their patient-doctor relationship and its role in their quality of life THERE ARE MANY TYPES OF HEROES in this world. From the fictional sort we all know and love from classic comic books to the real-life soldiers of our Armed Forces — and even everyday heroes, such as firefighters and other emergency…

  • 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.

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  • Healthy Cook: Easy and delicious ways to cook fish

    In the culinary world we find ourselves in today, it seems as though many unhealthy foods have crept their way onto our tables and into our laps while driving. With a little extra time, however, there are some delicious, healthy ways to prepare a meal everyone is sure to enjoy. One of the best ways…

  • More vaccine options make flu protection easier than ever

      Now you have more to choose from when it comes to getting a flu shot.  Vaccination against the influenza virus is the most effective method for preventing the flu and its complications like pneumonia.  Vaccine experts agree that everyone older than 6 months of age should get an annual flu vaccine. This recommendation is…

  • Sweet recipe ideas for you and your sweetheart

      Roses are red Violets are blue Sugar is sweet And has calories, too.   Candy and flowers are traditional Valentine gifts. Diamonds are a close runner-up. There are no calories from wearing diamonds but you can tote around calories from sweets for years when they take up residence on your hips. One gram of…

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