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Polk Schools Offer Array of Medical Programs to Prepare Students for Booming Healthcare Fields by MARY TOOTHMAN The healthcare sector is booming, and people all across the country are taking note. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) says that from 2006 and 2016, 2.8 million jobs were added to the health sector. That’s almost seven…
Pop Quiz! Cholesterol: The Good, the Bad, and the Power to Change

September is National Cholesterol Education Month, so it’s the perfect time to educate yourself about the dangers of high cholesterol and the best options for managing your cholesterol. High cholesterol runs rampant in the U.S., and it’s linked with many of the country’s leading causes of death. Take our quiz to learn about high cholesterol…
Staying Connected

Peace River Center navigates the ‘new normal’ through pandemic. By PAUL CATALA The fear and anxiety caused by COVID-19 has become universal, causing many to feel isolated, lonely, stressed and anxious. Throughout the country, healthcare practitioners are adapting to the changing times and finding ways to help people deal with the added stress. At Peace…

Healthy Cook: Going nuts for better nutrition and weight loss

Being a health nut is a lifestyle people will want to embrace for the New Year – literally. Study after study for reducing heart disease risk, improving the body’s reaction to stress, and better glycemic control in Type-2 diabetes, concludes with the benefits of nuts. So why nuts? “Studies have shown that all kinds…
A possible ban to talk about (except on the phone while driving)

Here’s a possible ban for you to talk about (except on the phone while driving, of course): the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) officially released a statement on Tuesday, December 14 that “texting, emailing, or chatting on the phone while driving is simply too dangerous and should not be permitted anywhere in the United…
Editor’s Dose: ‘Read Belly Up to Better Abs’

It feels like just yesterday we were passing out kisses at the toll of the New Year. Now the holiday season is fast approaching and soon our resolve for eating healthy and maintaining a regular exercise routine will be tested! I encourage you to not give in, and try something new. Our Web Exclusive…