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  • Healthcare workers in demand

    Healthcare workers in demand

    A look at local opportunities from the ground up As baby boomers age, there will be more job opportunities in healthcare in Central Florida.  Nurses likely will continue to be in demand, and local schools are offering the training needed.  “Students seek our Nursing Program because they know it will give them more than just…

  • College Wellness 101

    College Wellness 101

    Making better choices for campus life now and the career ahead College can be an exciting time as most students are starting adulthood, but it’s also a time where many start out on the wrong foot.  We’ve all heard of the “Freshman 15,” the weight gain that is common during freshman year, but it’s just…

  • Tips for exercising while on the mend

    Tips for exercising while on the mend

    Q&A with Jim Goodwin on how you can safely work out with an Injury When recovering from an injury, it’s tempting to lay off your fitness routine. That’s not always a good idea, however. Central Florida Health News talked with Jim Goodwin, director of Rehabilitation Services at Bartow Regional Medical Center, about the best way…

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  • Get Going Into The New Year

    Get Going Into The New Year

    As we usher in the new year, many plan to make health and wellness a priority. Optimal health, defined as physical, mental  and social wellbeing can be challenging for many to achieve . Here are some tips for starting a good healthy lifestyle in the new year Get up and go: jump into exercise from…

  • It Takes a Community to Heal A Warrior

    It Takes a Community to Heal A Warrior

    The holiday season is a time of catching up with friends and family and spending time with loved ones. Unfortunately for many veterans suffering from PTSD and their families, it can be a challenging and stressful time of year. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, each day 22 veterans take their own lives. It…

  • Three Reasons to Smile This Holiday Season

    Three Reasons to Smile This Holiday Season

    by GERALD V. CERDAN, DMD Since this is the Health & Beauty Edition and the holidays are up on us, let’s switch it up a bit and talk about how a beautiful smile can change how you look and feel for the better. It’s not uncommon for someone with a cracked tooth or yellow enamel…

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