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  • Mission Possible

    Mission Possible

    Homeless Outreach Center Cares for Body, Mind story and photos by PAUL CATALA Jason Garland says he stops in at The Mission of Winter Haven daily just to get the basic necessities not found on the streets, namely food and a shower. As he relaxes on a couch inside, Garland reflects on how his life…

  • Community Care: Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care

    Community Care: Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care

    Identifying Barriers to Mental Health Care for Minorities

  • Pop Quiz: Identifying Stress and Anxiety in Your Life

    Pop Quiz: Identifying Stress and Anxiety in Your Life

    There’s no denying that we live in a stressful world, but stress and anxiety can develop into something much more serious. As the importance of mental health becomes more evident, the toll stress and anxiety can take becomes clearer. Stress, anxiety and generalized anxiety disorder are prevalent mental health concerns that can easily affect your…

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  • September STATs

    September STATs

      A Prostate Pick Me Up 60% Percentage decrease in death from prostate cancer in men who drank 6 cups of coffee daily, decaf or regular. Source: 20-year Harvard University Study “While this particular study hasn’t come across my desk, yet, I am aware of a lot of studies in the prevention of prostate cancer.…

  • Healthy Cook: The cure for the common fruit (variety is key)

    Healthy Cook: The cure for the common fruit (variety is key)

    Follow nutrition headlines and it may be tempting to focus on one fruit that’s exciting to health researchers. Unfortunately, the stars of the produce stand can change their rankings as quickly as the front-runners on “American Idol.” One week we’re told to cheer for red grapes; the next it’s cantaloupe. How should a person choose…

  • Don’t look, I’m exercising!

    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…

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