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Fostering a Resolution
Fitness Club Tailors Training to Individual Needs by PAUL CATALA Robin Chaddick of Lakeland has lost 6 percent of body fat since beginning a regular exercise routine and diet in April. She says the guidance, expertise, and patience of the staff at the Lakeland Athletic Club played a key role in her success so…
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Surviving the Season
Tips to Help Your Holidays Feel Less ‘Run Rudolph Run’ and More ‘Silent Night’ by MATT COBBLE It’s hard to believe that the holiday season is upon us once more. As wonderful as it is to head back to the holiday celebrations after so long apart due to the pandemic, there is always the…
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The Changing Face of Aging
Combination Treatments Make for Minimally Invasive Modifications by TERESA SCHIFFER How we look and present ourselves to others can have a significant impact on our mental health and how we feel. Watson Clinic’s Dr. Faeza Kazmier understands this quite well. Her goal as a physician who specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery is to help…
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Accidents at Home – What Can I Do?
Accidental injuries in the home account for thousands of ER and office visits in the US every year. The most common are falls. We are all conditioned to call 911 in an emergency, and more people are becoming certified in first-aid and CPR. It’s important to be familiar with some basic principles that can make…
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August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
Children require clear vision to be successful in school and extracurricular activities. As children advance in school, the demand for clear vision increases because they spend more time reading and learning. Vision problems should be addressed at an early age to prevent visual and/or learning difficulties. There are many signs of difficulty with vision that may…
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Manual, or Electric Toothbrush?
Brushing your teeth consistently is one of the most important aspects of maintaining a happy and healthy mouth. Gone are the days where the only choice we had to make with our toothbrush was which color or cartoon character we wanted. Now, there is a wide range of manual and electric toothbrushes that all seem…
