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Balancing Fitness & Fun
Cypress Gardens Ski Team Keeps Winter Haven Family Active story and photos by PAUL CATALA Daily activities for the Palomaki family started with baseball games and fishing, but it wasn’t long before the family was hooked on skiing. Now, the whole Palomaki family, along with the rest of the Cypress Gardens Ski Team, use ropes…
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Lifestyle Choices & Lifelong Rewards: The Road to Better Heart Health
by RYAN MILEJCZAK Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care Heart disease is one of the biggest medical issues we face in the modern age. It affects millions of Americans and is a leading cause of death in the US. Because of this, it’s a major concern for healthcare providers, who frequently treat patients suffering from…
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Pop Quiz! Don’t Fall for These Exercise Myths
When it comes to heart health, exercise is one of the best steps you can take. However, you are likely to encounter a glut of myths concerning exercise. Unfortunately, many of these myths can stall your progress, lead to injury, or even be damaging to your health. Take our quiz so you don’t take these…
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Publisher’s Note: The 2015 Central Florida Physicians Directory and Medical Professionals Guide is here!
It’s here! The fifth annual Central Florida Physicians Directory and Medical Professionals Guide is available hot off the press for all of your referral needs. We’re happy to report that we’ve gotten bigger and better. There are more physicians than ever in this directory, which means more options for you.
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How to maintain oral health during the holidays
The holiday season is fast approaching with many distractions that might keep you from maintaining good oral health. Luckily, following a few tips can help ensure that your mouth stays in tip-top shape throughout the holidays! Up your oral care routine First and foremost, stick to your daily oral care routine. Then, to make sure…
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The Dreaded Call: ‘Mom is on her way to the ER’
The immediate questions: Why? How did it happen? How long will she be there? How quickly can I get there? She’ll be upset, especially being alone. But can I get away right now? As care managers in geriatrics and dementia care, participating in ER visits is one of our biggest strengths and helps provide peace…
