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Where Sleep and Mental Health Intersect

by TERESA SCHIFFER Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care Sleep is often an underrated aspect of our self-care routine, but lack of sleep can have a negative impact on our health, especially our mental and behavioral health. There are two broad categories of sleep: REM and non-REM. REM stands for “rapid eye movement.…
Teaming Up For Good Pediatric Oral Health

by TERESA SCHIFFER Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care Good oral health begins early, with proper pediatric dental care. Although the importance of healthy baby teeth isn’t often talked about, the fact of the matter is that cavities and oral infections in children can lead to serious problems. Poor oral health may cause…
Listen to Your Heart

Man’s Experience Underscores Importance of Advocating for Yourself as a Patient by TERESA SCHIFFER No one knows your body better than you. There may be times when something just doesn’t feel right, and even though you voiced your concern to your physician, you weren’t able to get the answers that put your mind…

Recipe Spotlight: Lamb and Barley Soup & Easter Ham

by Trent Rowe, Food Editor This month’s Recipe Spotlight is focused on the Easter Holiday. Like I mentioned in the April edition of Central Florida Health News, holidays always have a large buildup, then it’s over in the blink-of-an-eye and all you’re left with is leftovers. These recipes are great ways to keep that Easter…
Risk Factors for Cavities that May Surprise You

Everyone knows that cavities are caused by too much sugar and poor oral care like neglecting daily brushing and flossing, but are those the only causes? There are actually many other behaviors that can put you at a greater risk of developing cavities. Just like brushing and flossing, the majority of additional risk factors for…
Urgency Versus Emergency: Know the Difference!

When you are sick or injured, the last thing on your mind is the cost. Unfortunately, the high costs of the Emergency Room can leave you with a hurting wallet for months after the visit. Luckily, there are now urgent care centers like Owl Now Urgent Care that are available to provide treatment for a…