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  • Pop Quiz! What Do You Do When Allergies Get Ruff?

    Pop Quiz! What Do You Do When Allergies Get Ruff?

    Pets bring a lot of joy to our lives, but some people can be allergic to fur-babies. Unfortunately, those allergies keep many from being pet owners and even have some believing they need to get rid of a pet. Luckily, there are numerous ways to live in harmony with a pet if you have non-life-threatening…

  • Crack the Code for Eating Healthy on a Budget

    Crack the Code for Eating Healthy on a Budget

    by RYAN MILEJCZAKSponsored by Central Florida Health Care Proper nutrition is essential all year long, but in March, we observe National Nutrition Month and give it special focus. Healthy eating is an important topic, and most people want to eat healthy. In fact, according to one study, 93% of people surveyed said they want to…

  • Hearts of Gold

    Hearts of Gold

    Rescue Organization’s Therapy Dogs Lend a Loving Paw in Central Florida by K. MICHELE TRICE If you have ever seen a golden retriever, Labrador retriever, or similar dog serving as a therapy dog working hard to lift spirits and ease anxiety at an event in Central Florida, there’s a good chance that dog was working…

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  • August Is Children’s Eye Health/Safety Month

    August Is Children’s Eye Health/Safety Month

    Children require clear and comfortable vision to be successful in school and extracurricular activities.

  • Kidneys and Your Vascular Health

    Kidneys and Your Vascular Health

    Your kidneys remove excess water and waste products from your body.  When the kidneys start to lose function, it is most commonly due to advancing age, long-term effects of high blood pressure, diabetes, heart issues, or a combination of these factors.  Sometimes, infections and diseases that are present from birth can affect kidney function. Because…

  • Reducing the Need for Glasses at the Time of Cataract Surgery

    Reducing the Need for Glasses at the Time of Cataract Surgery

    by Damon Welch M.D. & Daniel Welch M.D.   Cataract surgery is an extremely successful surgery. With cataract surgery, we have the ability to restore vision lost over time from the natural clouding of the lens, which occurs with age. In addition, special instruments allow us to measure the eye and lessen the dependence on…

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