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Pop Quiz: Yoga Is More Powerful Than You Think

Yoga has been practiced for at least 5,000 years, and with good reason. It’s good for you in a number of different ways. The health benefits—physical, mental, and emotional—of yoga are numerous, and it’s a practice that can be taken up at any age. Take our quiz and test your knowledge of the health benefits…
Chill and Relax

Cryotherapy a Quick, Holistic Option for a Wide Range of Ailments by MARY TOOTHMAN Cryotherapy enthusiasts can recite a lengthy and varied list of ailments, issues and challenges that may be treated with the icy cold form of holistic therapy — now available in several locations in Central Florida. While some of us may…
Health Hero

Lisa Moseley’s Fundraising Prowess Brings New Visibility to Peace River Center by TIM CRAIG Lisa Moseley would likely never use the term “hero” to describe herself, but to those who know her, the word “champion” may spring to mind. Moseley is one of the Peace River Center’s most vocal champions, chairing one of its most…

Beware of ACA scams

As of October 1 until March 31, 2014, uninsured residents will be able to go to a federal website to shop for insurance plans and coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). According to federal reports, there are approximately 40 million Americans without insurance, and although it has been met with much criticism, the…
Signs and Symptoms: Helping a child with ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a health condition that can disrupt behavior and impair learning. Central Florida Health News talked about ADHD with Dr. George C. Winny, a board certified child/adolescent and adult psychiatrist, who directs Winter Haven Hospital’s Center for Behavorial Health. Central Florida Health News (CFHN): How can you tell the difference…
Publisher’s Note: The Central Florida Health News reader survey and what it told us about you

Earlier this year a third party reader survey was conducted by the Verified Audit Bureau of Circulations on Central Florida Health News magazine, and I would like to thank all the readers who participated. We had an excellent completion rate for the online survey and it told us a lot about you, our valued reader…