Good vs. bad stress at work
How to recognize and change patterns that effect your physical and mental health Eustress (a.k.a...
Publisher’s Note: The importance of relay for life
There’s no doubt about it: when fighting a disease as devastating and life-threatening as cancer...
Editor’s Dose: Lookin’ out for new moms with my tips for the baby blues
If you’re a lucky woman who has just recently had a new baby, you might...
PCMA Letter: Zooming in on your mental health
Mental illness, be it depression or any other behavioral disorder, effects millions of Americans daily. It...
Medical Advice: Rabies report and safety reminders
Saint Hubert, who lived from 656-727 A.D., was the patron saint of hunters, mathematicians, opticians...
Caring for your mental health
How to stay sane and make the most of your genetic heritage When a couple...
Ask a Nurse: Genetic testing for mental health medications
We have all heard of, and some of us have even experienced firsthand, the tragedies...
Healthy Food: Create good mood food
Ever get a day when nothing is going right? The kids are fighting. The pool...
Don’t worry about getting older — worry about getting healthier
Age is a pretty sensitive topic, especially for us women. We can’t help it, but...
PCMA Letter: Helping you do more than just live longer
As part of our continued efforts to raise awareness on important health topics in the...
Healthy Cook: Culinary tips for the caregiver turned chef
There is no denying that our taste buds age with the rest of us. They...
Word of Mouth: Myths about implants debunked, part II: Are they effective?
Working like your own teeth, dental implants are imbedded in your jaw bone; they offer...
Pop Quiz: How to alleviate mobility issues
Test your knowledge of mobility precautions to help keep your senior loved one active and...
Long-term health: Considering your BMI
The importance of discussing your Body Mass Index with your physician Since 2003, Polk Vision...
Aging gracefully
What will your health look like in 40 years? Medical science has made inroads against...
Ask a Nurse: Alzheimer’s is Type 3 Diabetes!
In 1906, a German neuropathologist Dr. Alois Alzheimer first identified what is now considered Alzheimer’s...
Publisher’s Note: Update on Florida Health Choices
In early March, www.myfloridachoices.org became live. It is the website devoted to Florida Health Choices...
Medical Advice: Awareness is key to stopping upward trend of STDs
Every year in April, we observe STD Awareness Month. This is an opportunity for individuals...
Q&A on the most lethal form of dementia
Dr. Gordon J. Rafool shares the symptoms and treatment options of Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer’s disease...
Medical Memoirs: Dr. Brian Patrick on a life of serving others as a family practitioner
Dr. Brian Patrick, a recently relocated family practice physician and a Polk County Medical Association...