Word of Mouth: Life impacts of dental implants
THE RESULTS are in: seniors who lead an active lifestyle are healthier, live longer, and...
Senior Health: Exercise to ease arthritis pain
MORE THAN 50 MILLION adults suffer from arthritis, and there are 100 different types and...
Editor’s Dose: This is diabetes
NOVEMBER is American Diabetes Month. It’s a time when the American Diabetes Association (ADA) works...
Holiday tips to help keep the whole family healthy
AS WE ENTER THE HOLIDAY SEASON, the excitement of fall festivals, family gatherings, and holiday...
Keeping the golden years fresh
The art of preserving quality of life as we age CATHY THORNHILL always considered herself...
Health Facts: The ABCs of bone health
For better bones, activity, bone density, and calcium intake are key BONES … The framework...
Q&A on the continued care needed to combat childhood obesity
Jessica Maxwell, ARNP, offers insight from the front lines of the weight-loss battle LESS THAN...
Fall 2016 healthcare coverage update
What you need to know about healthcare plan changes affecting your coverage MEDICAL CARE is...
Family Health: Is it a headache or migraine?
WHEN A HEADACHE HITS, it can prove to be debilitating. Headaches often come with sensitivity...
Editor’s Dose: A thank-you note to teachers and educators
AS A MOTHER, you experience so many emotions on the first day of school. You...
Medical Advice: Drain and cover reminders to prevent mosquito bites
AS FLORIDA’S LATE-AFTERNOON showers continue to roll in, the standing water around our homes, schools...
Can giving a compliment impact my confidence?
IF YOU NEED CONFIDENCE, one of the quickest ways to achieve it is to look...
Mental health on the brain: Recent mental health reform brings more awareness
Plus: Local resources for depression, bipolar disorders, suicide prevention, and more INCARCERATION, VIOLENCE, HOMELESSNESS, suicide;...
Pedriatic Health: Healthy habits with 5-2-1-0
THE 5-2-1-0 CAMPAIGN was designed to curb childhood obesity by encouraging healthy habits. The message...
Word of Mouth: The importance of being earnest about flossing
FLOSSING LIKELY IS NOT your favorite part of your oral routine, but it’s necessary for...
Editor’s Dose: Tips for minimizing back-to-school stress
IF YOU ARE LIKE ME, then come early July you were already thinking about preparations...
Making the choice to breastfeed
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH in Polk County (DOH-Polk) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program...
Editor’s Dose: Keeping kids’ bodies and minds active this summer
WHEN I FIRST had the twins, my mom would say, “Have a schedule for them...
Family Health: Beat the heat with summer safety tips for health and wellness
FLORIDA IS NOTORIOUS for its hot, humid weather. During the summer months, take care to...
The importance of UV-blocking sunglasses
American Academy of Ophthalmology survey confirms need for more eye protection BEACH, THE POOL, the...
