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  • A Nose for COVID-19

    A Nose for COVID-19

    Central Florida Company Trains Canines to Detect Virus by JULIE GMITTER In 2020, many people adapted to the changing health crisis — whether it meant conducting business differently, working from home or virtual learning with their kids. F1K9,  a Central Florida canine scent detection training school, is one of many businesses refocusing their efforts in…

  • Transformation

    Transformation

    Winter Haven Operating Room Technician Opens Up About Her Weight Loss Surgery and Journey by TERESA SCHIFFER photos by APRIL SPAULDING Elizabeth Lawhorne was living a life of frustration and poor health before she made a decision that would change her life forever. Lawhorne was 356 pounds with serious health issues, including high blood pressure,…

  • Uplifting Experience

    Uplifting Experience

    Thread Lifts Offer Less Invasive, More Affordable Option for Facial Rejuvenation by TIM CRAIG While thread lifts have been around in the U.S. since the 1990s, advances in technique and technology have steadily made them more popular, widespread, and increasingly local.   Ashley Newman, the founder of Ageless Aesthetics and Wellness Clinic in Lakeland, has…

Columns

  • Word of Mouth: When it’s NOT good to be sensitive!

    Word of Mouth: When it’s NOT good to be sensitive!

    Sensitivity is a desirable trait in many situations these days, but that’s definitely not the case when it concerns your teeth. Experiencing continued sensitivity in your teeth is a sign that something is wrong in your mouth. If you experience pain or sensitivity while brushing and flossing, or have hypersensitivity to hot or cold, then…

  • Medical Advice: Addressing childhood obesity NOW to avoid disease LATER

    Medical Advice: Addressing childhood obesity NOW to avoid disease LATER

    Healthcare is becoming more expensive every year. In 2010, the United States spent 17 percent of its budget on healthcare costs. By 2016, that number is expected to rise to 20 percent. Chronic diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes, account for the majority of the national health expenditures.

  • Ask a Nurse: My final column in CFHN— But more to come online!

    Ask a Nurse: My final column in CFHN— But more to come online!

    Hello my fellow Floridians. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for taking the time to read my columns over the past year and encourage you to visit our website for my new monthly discussions at www.perfectformwellness.com/discussionboard.

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