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What’s the Root Cause of Your Back Pain? ...

Making Mental Health Matter

Peace River Center Teams With Polk Vision to Host Panel Discussions...

Pollenpalooza

Your Spring Allergy Survival Guide by SEAN JARVIS   If there is any doubt that...

The Role of Exercise in Vascular Disease Prevention

Spring is such a lovely time! We hope everyone has gotten used to the time...

Doc, I Have Type II Diabetes. Will I Go Blind?

Patients who present with a diabetes history are worried about their vision.  If the patient...

Itchy Skin? It Could Be Psoriasis or Eczema

Experiencing a skin condition can be a little unnerving, especially if you’re not sure what...

The Hope of Hospice

Care When a Cure Is Not an Option by BRENDA EGGERT BRADER photos courtesy of...

Acknowledging Disparities in Health Care Is a Crucial First Step

Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care   by TERESA SCHIFFER April is National Minority Health...

Word to the Wise

Lakeland Octogenarian Shares How Structure, Fitness Have Factored Into His Golden Years story by TERESA...

Pop Quiz: Osteoporosis Can Sneak Up on You. Are You at Risk?

Breaking a bone is scary enough for anyone, regardless of age. So imagine how frightening...

More Than Man’s Best Friend

Maguire Schmid Finds Perfect Partner in Diabetic Alert Dog  by TIM CRAIG photos by MICHAEL...

Is It Melanoma? Learn the Warning Signs

Melanoma is a dangerous type of skin cancer that comes from cells known as melanocytes...

A Watery Dry Eye

A Paradox Gritty, sandy, scratchy watery? Can all those words be used to describe dry...

The Link Between Obesity, Vascular Disease

Loving ourselves and taking care of our health to prevent or delay the onset of...

Pop Quiz: Do You Know the Signs and Symptoms of Endometriosis?

Pain and discomfort during menstruation are common symptoms women experience, but severe pain and other...

Defeat the Dander

Understanding and Treating Pet Allergies    by SEAN JARVIS   For thousands of people who...

Common Misconceptions About Service Animals

Rights, Best Practices, and Etiquette by CELÉSTE JO WALLS You have heard of them: guide...

Where Sleep and Mental Health Intersect

by TERESA SCHIFFER Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care   Sleep is often an underrated...

Hypertension and Vascular Disease

In the previous two issues, we addressed smoking cessation and the importance of sugar control...

Common Vision Problems

There are many types of vision problems that can affect your eyesight. The focus of...

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