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  • Pop Quiz! Put the Pro in Probiotics

    Pop Quiz! Put the Pro in Probiotics

    There are plenty of adages extolling the importance of the gut: “an army marches on its stomach,” “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach,” and “go with your gut feeling,” are just a few. Doctors and scientists are adding another: “gut health affects overall health.”  There are trillions of bacteria, viruses, and…

  • The Heart of the Matter

    The Heart of the Matter

    Area Physicians Weigh In on ECGs for Student Athletes by PAUL CATALA As the school year ramps up, parents are busy lining up appointments so their student athletes can get their sports physicals. Over the past decade, there’s been increased interest in the incorporation of electrocardiogram heart screenings in these physicals. An electrocardiogram, or ECG,…

  • When Heroes Need Help

    When Heroes Need Help

    New Initiative Seeks to Connect Veterans and First Responders With Mental Health Resources by RYAN MILEJCZAK A new initiative here in Central Florida seeks to help veterans and first responders struggle with mental health challenges. The Heroes Wellness Collective, launched by Lake Wales-based Operation Recovery, seeks to create a centralized, online platform that connects veterans…

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  • Don’t worry about getting older — worry about getting healthier

    Don’t worry about getting older — worry about getting healthier

    Age is a pretty sensitive topic, especially for us women. We can’t help it, but it’s true. Once you hit that “certain age,” your worry worm syndrome about your appearance starts to kick in. You start to notice things, like the crow’s feet at the corner of the eyes. The extra belly fat that just…

  • PCMA Letter: Helping you do more than just live longer

    PCMA Letter: Helping you do more than just live longer

    As part of our continued efforts to raise awareness on important health topics in the region, I’m pleased to announce that we have a special guest columnist for Central Florida Health News magazine. Dr. Ulyee Choe, who is the director of the Florida Department of Health in Polk County, has graciously agreed to keep us abreast…

  • Healthy Cook: Culinary tips for the caregiver turned chef

    Healthy Cook: Culinary tips for the caregiver turned chef

    There is no denying that our taste buds age with the rest of us.  They get tired, just like our knees and hips.  Doctors can replace some worn-out parts, but have you ever heard of a taste bud implant? One of the burger chains uses a slogan something like, “You Gotta Eat.”  Well, it’s true. …

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