Editor’s Dose: Daily steps toward a healthier heart — so you don’t skip a beat
IN MY FAMILY, there is a history of a blood disease, which causes the person...
Senior Care: Talking to your loved one about senior driving safety
DRIVING OFFERS freedom and self-sufficiency to us all, but there could come a time when...
Caring for Seniors: How to help seniors avoid scams and fraud
FLORIDA HAS ITS fair share of scams and fraud, and many of these illegal schemes...
On the Pulse: What’s in the works for local medical facilities in 2017
DURING THE RECENT HOLIDAYS and as the New Year dawned, the hospitals, clinics and doctors’...
Watch for signs: Screen all patients for suicidal thoughts
THE SUICIDE OF A PATIENT is a tragedy for any physician. Patients with suicidal thoughts...
Medical Memoirs: Dr. Donald Arey, Jr.
Vascular surgeon trades a career in the operating room for adventures in the classroom and...
Medical tourism is on the rise
Patients willing to go the extra mile for health services SABRINA FREY was running out...
Senior Care: Improving the senior lifestyle with a healthy diet and exercise
ONE OF THE BEST and easiest paths to good health is through healthy eating and...
Healthy Cook: Three steps to make positive strides toward portion control
HERE WE GO AGAIN. It’s that time of year when we look at our waistlines...
Publisher’s Note: Save the dates for these Central Florida Health Expo shows
ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, we hosted our inaugural Central Florida Health Expo. We’re pleased to...
Getting in the fitness ring
Amanda Miller knocks out 222 pounds on her weight-loss journey and keeps going for another...
Charity Challenge aims to break world record
Help raise funds for your charity while participating in the largest human ribbon MARK YOUR...
Family Health: Watch for these pneumonia symptoms
THE FLU is especially common during the winter months and can be a dangerous illness...
Mental Health Moment: Recognize and avoid narcissistic abuse
NARCISSISTIC ABUSE is one of the most prevalent reasons people seek counseling. Because we live...
Health Facts: Break an old habit for the new year
RARELY DO WE have the chance to start over, but when it comes to health...
Editor’s Dose: If you take nothing else away from Amanda’s story, remember these three things
IF YOU’VE READ the fitness story in this edition of Central Florida Health News, then...
New in healthcare around Polk County
Facility openings, expansions, and new staff physician provides more medical care options for residents POLK...
Word of Mouth: Resolving to be better about dental care
YOU’VE LIKELY MADE resolutions to change bad habits when it comes to diet and exercise...
Senior Care: Signs of the season to watch for
THE HOLIDAYS are a joyous time when we visit senior family members who we might...
Cancer clinical trials forum explores recruitment opportunities
Forum participants discuss challenges and solutions for getting more participation from Florida patients CANCER PATIENTS...