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  • Stress Can Wreak Havoc on Physical Health

    Stress Can Wreak Havoc on Physical Health

    by TERESA SCHIFFER Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care Stress affects everyone on a daily basis. Some types of stress motivate people to do what needs to be done every day. Then there are times when stress causes us discomfort, unhappiness, and even chronic health conditions.  We talked with Julie Decanio, LCSW, who is a…

  • Forgetful or Fateful?

    Forgetful or Fateful?

    Determining What’s Normal and When It’s Time to Seek Help by TERESA SCHIFFER Forgetting a name or where you put something is a fairly normal, if annoying, part of life. As you age, these memory slips can occur more often. After all, changes happen throughout the body, including the brain. However, occasional forgetfulness isn’t the…

  • Never Too Late

    Never Too Late

    Doctors Weigh In on the Importance of Exercise for Older Adults by TERESA SCHIFFER Physical activity is recommended for every age group, and as we age it becomes even more important to keep our bodies moving. There are many benefits associated with exercising on a regular basis, including better diabetes control, increased flexibility and stamina,…

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  • Word of Mouth: How to get a great smile for the New Year

    Word of Mouth: How to get a great smile for the New Year

    SMILES ARE IMPORTANT. They say a smile can look like a million bucks or can make another feel like a million bucks … the advantages are endless. Whichever saying you choose, a healthy and beautiful smile can make you feel happier and increase your confidence. The start of the New Year is the perfect time…

  • Pediatric Health: Staying on schedule with your child’s vaccinations

    Pediatric Health: Staying on schedule with your child’s vaccinations

    VACCINATIONS PROTECT against many infections, including pertussis, mumps, measles, and even polio and diphtheria. Despite the fact that many of these diseases now seem archaic, it is important that your child receive vaccines in accordance with the schedule set out by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Association of Pediatrics.…

  • Medical Advice: Influenza A (H3) strain update

    Medical Advice: Influenza A (H3) strain update

    WE DO NOT LIVE in a sterile environment. There are germs all around us. In fact, you carry more germ cells on your body than human ones. Most of these germs are harmless and actually beneficial by helping us digest food and aid our immune system. However, there are others that can make you sick…

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