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Bottoms Up

Fitness facts for firming up the backside Many individuals, especially women, are concerned with how to improve the look of their “backsides.” Especially during the summer months and swimsuit season, many of us are extremely interested in how to tone, shape and firm up the buttock region. There are many reasons to target strengthening in…
High-Tech Hope

Advances offer prostate cancer patients many options for a cure “Every man dies, but no man needs to die from prostate cancer,” says Dr. William Catalona, a renowned urologist at Northwestern Medical Center. To many men, receiving a diagnosis of prostate cancer might sound like a death sentence. However, as technology advances for earlier detection…
‘Ferris’ at 5?

How to tell if your child is playing sick Lyss Stern’s son was only 5 years old when he started playing sick to get out of going to school. But the tot was no Ferris Bueller. It was his ostensible clairvoyance that gave him away. At bedtime, he would announce, “Mommy, I know my throat…

Healthy Cook: What to eat for dental health

For another easy breakfast meal that will help make your teeth stronger and put a smile on your face, try Florida Strawberry Oatmeal: 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats 1 cup water Dash of salt Cinnamon to taste Sliced, fresh strawberries Combine oats, water and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat…
Word of Mouth: Myths about implants debunked, part I: Are they practical?

Dental implants are a viable option for most patients experiencing tooth loss. Fused with the patient’s jaw, implants can replace bridges and dentures, and they look and feel very natural. However, there are many myths out there; don’t let these dissuade you of the practicality of dental implants. Myth: I don’t have enough bone. There…
PCMA Letter: An easy way to find the specialist you need

As you might already know, the 2014 Central Florida Physicians Directory and Medical Professionals Guide was made available early and can be found at convenient medical facilities all around the region, as well as online at www.CentralFloridaHealthNews.com. We published the directory early for several reasons, but one of them was to make sure you have…