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All Skin Needs UV Protection, Not Just Fair Skin, Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care

by TERESA SCHIFFER Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care It’s summertime in Florida, and those long summer days drench us in even more sunshine than we get throughout the rest of the year. Are you wearing sunscreen? If not, you definitely should be. Damage from the sun’s ultraviolet radiation adds up over the…
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Knowing when the ‘Organic’ Label is Worth the Extra Dollars Buying everything organic – from milk to mangoes – might be a healthy choice for the body, but many consumers have found it’s less-than-healthy for the household budget. For those that can’t afford to go all organic, certain foods take priority over others –…
Children and obesity

Taking Steps to Reverse this Growing Epidemic If most parents knew there was an epidemic that could affect the health of their child, these moms and dads would do everything in their power to keep their children safe. Parents ensure their children are vaccinated against diseases, often keep them home at the first signs of…
Editor’s Dose: A little pill of insight on nutrition news you can use

They don’t say “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” for no reason. This edition of Central Florida Health News is focusing on food because what you put in is what you get out. It’s so important for your health and the well-being of your family to eat a balanced diet of protein,…