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  • Word to the Wise

    Word to the Wise

    Lakeland Octogenarian Shares How Structure, Fitness Have Factored Into His Golden Years story by TERESA SCHIFFER photos by MICHAEL WILSON Who doesn’t want to live a long, healthy, and happy life? There’s no one formula that fits every lifestyle, so Central Florida Health News asked Lakeland octogenarian athlete Gordon “Cork” Wilson to spill the beans…

  • Pop Quiz: Osteoporosis Can Sneak Up on You. Are You at Risk?

    Pop Quiz: Osteoporosis Can Sneak Up on You. Are You at Risk?

    Breaking a bone is scary enough for anyone, regardless of age. So imagine how frightening it can be to know that your bones aren’t nearly as strong as when you were younger! Unfortunately, that’s a reality for people who suffer from osteoporosis. The condition is often an underlying factor when seniors suffer broken bones. Take…

  • More Than Man’s Best Friend

    More Than Man’s Best Friend

    Maguire Schmid Finds Perfect Partner in Diabetic Alert Dog  by TIM CRAIG photos by MICHAEL WILSON Maguire Schmid remembers his first encounter with a Diabetic Alert Dog. It was about seven years ago at a festival. One of his friends who has type I diabetes had one. “I had no idea they even existed until…

Columns

  • Don’t worry about getting older — worry about getting healthier

    Don’t worry about getting older — worry about getting healthier

    Age is a pretty sensitive topic, especially for us women. We can’t help it, but it’s true. Once you hit that “certain age,” your worry worm syndrome about your appearance starts to kick in. You start to notice things, like the crow’s feet at the corner of the eyes. The extra belly fat that just…

  • PCMA Letter: Helping you do more than just live longer

    PCMA Letter: Helping you do more than just live longer

    As part of our continued efforts to raise awareness on important health topics in the region, I’m pleased to announce that we have a special guest columnist for Central Florida Health News magazine. Dr. Ulyee Choe, who is the director of the Florida Department of Health in Polk County, has graciously agreed to keep us abreast…

  • Healthy Cook: Culinary tips for the caregiver turned chef

    Healthy Cook: Culinary tips for the caregiver turned chef

    There is no denying that our taste buds age with the rest of us.  They get tired, just like our knees and hips.  Doctors can replace some worn-out parts, but have you ever heard of a taste bud implant? One of the burger chains uses a slogan something like, “You Gotta Eat.”  Well, it’s true. …

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