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Where Soul Meets Body

Yoga Can Increase Well-Being Through Meditation, Exercise, Spirituality By PAUL CATALA With roots dating as far back as 5,000 B.C. in India when the spiritual and ascetic discipline was first practiced, countless people have used yoga for health, relaxation and spiritual reasons. The trend continues today as folks continue to turn to the Hindu tradition…
Pop Quiz! Celebrating Cervical Cancer Awareness Month With the Facts

Do you know what type of cancer used to be the leading cause of cancer death for women? The answer is cervical cancer. Thankfully, an increase in awareness and testing has led to a dramatic reduction in deaths from cervical cancer, but it is still a big enough threat that every woman should know how…
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…

Editor’s Dose: Getting your feet wet

When it comes to the Internet pool, it’s not always easy to just jump in and swim, especially when you’re interested in a topic like health, which is as broad as any ocean and as deep as any sea. At Central Florida Health News however, we’ve got the tools to help you get your…
Associate Publisher’s Column: The business of health and you

I’d like to join our Publisher and Polk County Medical Association (PCMA) President in welcoming you to the first edition of Central Florida Health News (CFHN) magazine. The partnership between Central Florida Media Group (CFMG) and the PCMA will serve medical professionals as well as consumers. You’ll see locally focused coverage on topics like…