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Do You Pass SKINspection?

Know the Risks and Signs Associated With Melanoma by RYAN MILEJCZAK Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, with more Americans receiving a skin cancer diagnosis each year than all other cancer diagnoses combined. Melanoma is the least common form of skin cancer, but it’s also the deadliest. In fact, it causes more…
Don’t Underestimate the Dangers of Heat-Related Illnesses

by TERESA SCHIFFER Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care It’s summertime, and that means it’s time to get out and have some fun! It’s important to keep in mind that soaring temperatures here in Florida can lead to dangerous heat-related illnesses. Thankfully, if you know the symptoms to watch for, you can keep yourself and…
Pop Quiz! Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

Test Your Knowledge to Get to the Root of Your Hair Loss They say your hair is the crown you never take off, but what if that crown has been tarnished by hair loss? There are many reasons why your hair may be thinning, and you need to figure out those reasons before turning to…

Don’t look, I’m exercising!

The Challenge of Going to the Gym for the Body Conscious The locker room isn’t the only scary place in the fitness center. The workout areas present their own challenges for the self-conscious. Just like in the locker room, the fear that others are watching and judging is a very real part of the…
Publisher’s Note: Fruits and veggies – more matters month

Many may not know that September is national “Fruits and Veggies – More Matters” month. The Produce for Better Health Foundation offers the “Fruits and Veggies – More Matters” initiative as a simple, user-friendly way to get expert cooking advice, nutrition information, and shopping tips. As kids are getting back in school, it’s important…
August STATS

Minority Report 2 Number of adults (out of 10) that meet the suggested physical activity guidelines. Source: U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services According to the USDA Food Environment Atlas, in 2007, 63.5% of Polk County residents met the suggested physical activity guidelines. “Physical activity guidelines for healthy adults are a minimum of…