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Lakeland Man Shares Prostate Cancer Journey to Raise Awareness

Army veteran Nakia Bennett urges men to speak up & advocate for their health. by SHAYLYNN MARKSphoto by GLENDA HOLCOMB When Nakia Bennett of Lakeland checked his lab results last May, he was not expecting to find the first sign of prostate cancer. Bennett, who has Graves’ disease, has bloodwork done every four to six…
Lakeland Infectious Disease Doctor: Hantavirus Risk to Florida Residents Is Low

by SHAYLYNN MARKS A hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship in April has sparked concern around the globe, but a local health expert says the average Florida resident does not need to panic. As of May 18, published reports listed three deaths and 11 total cases linked to the outbreak, with exposed…
Take Charge This Men’s Health Month

by RYAN MILEJCZAKSponsored by Central Florida Health Care Men have unique health needs, especially as they get older. This Men’s Health Month, we’re taking a closer look at how men can better take care of their health. Dr. Rafael Pagan-Medina, a specialist in Adult Medicine and Chronic Disease with more than two decades of experience,…

Healthy Cook: Fill up, feel good, and get fit with a plum satisfying food

Want a cheap, portable and healthy treat for the busy days of summer? Nutrition experts say to stock up on dried plums. Sweet, earthy and luscious on the inside and slightly chewy on the outside, these half-dollar-sized dark, wrinkly nibbles are like organic raisins on steroids or little concentrated bites of an expensive ruby…
Heard it through the grapevine

Knowing when the ‘Organic’ Label is Worth the Extra Dollars Buying everything organic – from milk to mangoes – might be a healthy choice for the body, but many consumers have found it’s less-than-healthy for the household budget. For those that can’t afford to go all organic, certain foods take priority over others –…
Children and obesity

Taking Steps to Reverse this Growing Epidemic If most parents knew there was an epidemic that could affect the health of their child, these moms and dads would do everything in their power to keep their children safe. Parents ensure their children are vaccinated against diseases, often keep them home at the first signs of…