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Muscle & Mindset: Winter Haven Gym Targets Both Emotional, Mental Health

John Hosegood’s Fit Body Boot Camp in Winter Haven Trains the Mind as Hard as the Body by SHAYLYNN MARKS John Hosegood may thrive when he’s rallying members of his gym to deliver just one more rep, but don’t be fooled: The owner of Fit Body Boot Camp in Winter Haven is interested in more…
Cracking the Code: How Rheumatologists Solve the Puzzle of Chronic Pain

by REBEKAH PIERCE Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care Chronic pain, persistent swelling, and mysterious symptoms can sometimes feel like an unsolvable puzzle with multiple missing pieces. But for rheumatologists, these are often the clues that lead to life-changing answers. Specializing in autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, rheumatologists play an indispensable role in diagnosing and treating…
Pop Quiz! What’s Driving Your Hunger?

January brings with it the focus on health resolutions, whether it’s exercising more or eating healthier. However, it can be difficult to make the change and move the needle, and confusion between hunger and cravings could be to blame. Take our quiz to learn about the science behind hunger—from your brain to your body—so that…

Are You Experiencing Pelvic Congestion Syndrome?

Symptoms Pelvic congestion syndrome is a clinical condition that has largely been unrecognized so far. This is most common in women of childbearing age. Pregnancy-associated hormones result in the pelvic veins becoming larger, which leads to the worsening of symptoms. Typically, large, dilated, superficial veins are seen in the pelvic, vulvar and buttock areas. There…
Are Bifocal Contact Lenses Right for You?

by William Corkins, O.D. When I examine a patient who is 40-something years old and the need for bifocal or reading glasses arise, the question of bifocal or multifocal contact lenses also enters the conversation. The first thing I tell patients is that we can try a multifocal/bifocal/monovision lens, but your vision will not be…
PAD: The Silent Threat 70% of Americans Don’t Know Exists

Peripheral arterial disease is the most common form of peripheral vascular disease. Peripheral vascular disease is a condition characterized by narrowing of blood vessels outside the heart and joint typically affecting the arteries that supply blood to the lungs.You may be familiar with the terms of heart attack and angina, which are related to a…