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Sleep Is a Superpower

Exploring the Connection Between Sleep and Mental Health by RYAN MILEJCZAK According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 3 adults in the United States report not getting enough rest or sleep every day. You’ve likely heard time and again that sleep is essential to your physical health. But did you…
AdventHealth Breaks Ground on Winter Haven ER

photos by MICHAEL WILSON & TYLER DiGIOVINE On Wednesday, June 7, AdventHealth celebrated the groundbreaking of its ER in Winter Haven. “We are very excited to be taking this first step to further expand our footprint of emergency care services here in Winter Haven,’’ says Tim Clark, president and CEO of the AdventHealth Polk Market.…
Empowering the Providers

Peer Support Coalition of Florida Launches Mental Health Training Program by RYAN MILEJCZAK Healthcare workers face difficult mental health challenges in their day-to-day lives. Long working hours, irregular schedules, stressful environments, and exposure to suffering can take a toll on their mental health. The Peer Support Coalition of Florida, an Orlando area nonprofit, is acknowledging…

Why Examine a 20/20 Eye?

by THOMAS HEGLAND, O.D. I have friends and strangers state, “I have perfect 20/20 vision without glasses or contacts, why do I need a regular eye exam?” Our exams can discover other issues besides the condition of your vision. Beginning, from front to back, with the eyelids. Florida sunshine can have a very detrimental effect…
April Is Sports Eye Safety Month – Protect Your Vision on the Field & Court

by the Eye Specialists of Mid-Florida Eye Care Team Did you know that 30,000 people are treated for sports-related eye injuries each year? According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, these injuries are becoming more common, making eye protection more important than ever. Which Sports Cause the Most Eye Injuries?While many sports pose a risk,…
Medical Management and Treatment of Carotid Stenosis

Let’s talk about medical management of carotid stenosis. Risk factors for carotid artery stenosis are advanced age, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, high cholesterol levels, obesity, lack of exercise, smoking, and family history of strokes. Most of these factors can be managed by medications and lifestyle changes that include active exercise for 30 minutes or so on…