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  • Getting motivated to move

    Getting motivated to move

    Local ways to have fun in the sun and get fit Polk County area residents like to run and bike for exercise, but there are plenty of other opportunities to get fit.“I run, bike or swim depending on life’s circumstances, but ideally all three,” shares Dr. Richard Cardosi, a gynecologic oncologist with Watson Clinic and…

  • Just say NO to lazy days of summer

    Just say NO to lazy days of summer

    The benefits of keeping kids active and fit while school is out Although they’re called the “Lazy Days of Summer,” the best summer days for children are filled with physically engaging activities that are challenging and fun.  Summer days are for most children less structured and therefore most are looking for something engaging to do. …

  • Pop Quiz: Are you setting realistic fitness goals?

    Pop Quiz: Are you setting realistic fitness goals?

    Nine questions to help you get on your way to success Diets, exercise, gym memberships… getting fit is a goal that many people share, yet few achieve. Obesity is a major problem in this country, and trying to get fit and healthy is a worthy ambition. However, many people fail.  One problem is that many…

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  • Varicose Veins and When to Seek help

    Varicose Veins and When to Seek help

    Spider Veins vs. Varicose Veins

  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea and the Eye

    Obstructive Sleep Apnea and the Eye

    Sleep apnea is a common but often undiagnosed disorder that has potentially serious general and eye health consequences. Approximately 25% of men and 10% of women are affected, but unfortunately, 80% of these are undiagnosed. High rates of undiagnosed patients may be due to the fact that the best test, a polysomnography sleep study, is…

  • February Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month

    February Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month

    Age-Related Macular Degeneration, AMD, is a leading cause of vision loss in adults over the age of 50.  It destroys the macula, which is the small central area of the retina that provides detailed, central vision.  With AMD, you lose the ability to see fine details, both close-up and at a distance.  Due to the…

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