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  • Good vs. bad stress at work

    Good vs. bad stress at work

    How to recognize and change patterns that effect your physical and mental health Eustress (a.k.a., Good Stress) Promotion/increased responsibilities: Everyone enjoys being recognized for his/her accomplishments, and when a promotion or additional tasks are given to employees, there can be a mixture of emotions depending on the person’s current workload and personal/professional attitude.  In most…

  • Caring for your mental health

    Caring for your mental health

    How to stay sane and make the most of your genetic heritage When a couple has been married 50 years, their lives are so intertwined they may be able to finish one another’s sentences. When one of them dies, the loss can be devastating. Normal grief can turn into depression—with life-threatening consequences.

  • Pop Quiz: How to alleviate mobility issues

    Pop Quiz: How to alleviate mobility issues

    Test your knowledge of mobility precautions to help keep your senior loved one active and safe As we age, our ability to move changes as well, going from one extreme to the other.  However, we realize how precious our mobility is when seeing an older relative dealing with difficulties in movement.  Be part of the…

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  • What Dreams About Your Teeth Falling Out Might Really Mean

    What Dreams About Your Teeth Falling Out Might Really Mean

    by WILLIAM NERESTANT, DDS Dreams can be confusing and intense experiences, and those that involve your teeth falling out are no exception.  Dreams of teeth falling out, turning to dust, or cracking into pieces are stressful and unpleasant, and they can be caused by a number of issues.   Explanations Behind Dreams About Teeth Falling…

  • The “Ripe” Time for Cataract Surgery

    The “Ripe” Time for Cataract Surgery

    by William Corkins, O.D. Eye Specialists of Mid-Florida Whenever I tell a patient that he or she has cataracts they immediately ask if they need to have surgery. We start thinking about cataract surgery whenever the patient’s quality of life is affected. Common complaints include, “I can’t read road signs,” or “I can’t read the…

  • Recipe Spotlight: Lamb and Barley Soup & Easter Ham

    Recipe Spotlight: Lamb and Barley Soup & Easter Ham

    by Trent Rowe, Food Editor This month’s Recipe Spotlight is focused on the Easter Holiday. Like I mentioned in the April edition of Central Florida Health News, holidays always have a large buildup, then it’s over in the blink-of-an-eye and all you’re left with is leftovers. These recipes are great ways to keep that Easter…

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