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  • 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…

  • Pop Quiz: Learn How to Fight the Signs of Aging

    Pop Quiz: Learn How to Fight the Signs of Aging

    Everyone wants to look their best, and most agree that signs of aging are a leading factor in that battle. Signs of aging can include wrinkles, fine lines, dark spots, dry skin, and more.  Luckily, you can fight these changes without expensive or invasive procedures like Botox or cosmetic surgery. Take our Pop Quiz to…

  • The First Step

    The First Step

    Right Mindset, Guidance Can Keep a New Exercise Program From Being Intimidating By PAUL CATALA photos by CALVIN KNIGHT When Nancy Hogan first walked through the doors of the local fitness center, she was just beginning to build the momentum to finally get on a regular exercise routine.  The retired school teacher, who lives in…

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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