The age of alternatives

    Published On: December 1, 2019By 18.7 min read

    Everything you need to know about the stages of continuous care, from home health to hospice. Compiled by Healthy Living staff Aging in place Continuing care retirement communities cover all [...]

    Are you eating enough?

    Published On: December 1, 2019By 2 min read

    You may not be losing weight because you’re not consuming enough of the right foods. Story: Sine Wallace  One of the biggest mistakes I see among people trying to lose [...]

    Lifesaving training

    Published On: December 1, 2019By 0.7 min read

    Hats off to Jonathan Carey, Lake County Office of EMS district chief of training, who recently provided training to employees of the Lake County Tax Collector’s Office on how to [...]

    The Synergetic Strategy

    Published On: December 1, 2019By 5.8 min read

    Programming the brain for peace and calmness. Story: Dr. Clint Van Nagel and Shannon Kelleigh with John A. Maiorino The Synergetic Strategy combines proven psychological strategies into one powerful strategy. [...]

    Happy shopping

    Published On: December 1, 2019By 0.7 min read

    Consumers are in good financial shape and retailers expect a strong holiday season, according to a National Retail Federation news release. Holiday retail sales during November and December are expected [...]

    Dashing through the streets

    Published On: December 1, 2019By 0.4 min read

    Jingle all the way to a 5K. Participants in Santa’s Twilight 5K in Clermont won’t have to feel guilty about indulging in a large Christmas dinner feast. During the Dec. [...]

    Feel Whole

    Published On: December 1, 2019By 0.4 min read

    “Feel Whole,” the theme of AdventHealth, represents a commitment to healthy mind, body, and spirit, and it’s being embraced at Long & Scott Farms, 26216 County Road 448A, Mount Dora. [...]

    Recapturing inner spirit

    Published On: December 1, 2019By 2.2 min read

    Though we’ve spent our lives blinded by the rules of society, recapturing inner spirit can feel as simple and natural as waking up in the morning. Story: Brian Clement, Ph.D., [...]

    The Living Course

    Published On: December 1, 2019By 3.9 min read

    A review of a two-day journey into the self. Story: Andy Roman Personal growth is my thing. As a therapist, I love to bring it to those who seek it, [...]

    Healthy quick bites for a busy season

    Published On: December 1, 2019By 1.7 min read

    Cauliflower and ramen provide healthy alternatives during a busy season. When you don’t have time during the holidays to cook—or eat properly—some quick and easy-to-prepare side dishes can be a [...]

    Healthy Spirit

    Published On: December 1, 2019By 0.1 min read

    “All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.”  — Pablo Picasso

    Be thankful this Christmas

    Published On: December 1, 2019By 0.3 min read

    Americans tend to gripe this time of year. Planning for meals and parties, shopping in crowded stores and decorating homes leaves many people feeling grumpy and tired. Let’s look at [...]

    Pump up with cardio

    Published On: December 1, 2019By 2.1 min read

    Sine Wallace, a personal trainer and owner of Wallace Fitness in Mount Dora, breaks down five popular cardio exercises for beginners. Source for calorie burning: webmd.com Stair climber  “Start this [...]

    Targeting the brain

    Published On: December 1, 2019By 0.8 min read

    Doctors treating drug addiction emphasize that the keys to saving lives are getting medication to the people most in need and developing community partnerships, according to a news release from [...]

    5 ways to develop and reach your goals

    Published On: December 1, 2019By 3.1 min read

    It’s all about developing and maintaining self-discipline.  Story: Dr. Rob Carter III and Dr. Kirti Salwe Carter Americans are known to overeat, abuse credit cards, marinate for hours in social [...]