Let the call of the wild go unanswered

    Published On: October 28, 2019By 0.5 min read

    The Florida Department of Health in Lake County issued an alert to encourage residents to avoid any contact with wild or stray animals. There is always a risk of exposure [...]

    So, your workout is not working out?

    Published On: October 28, 2019By 1.8 min read

    Take time to find the right fitness routine for your personal health benefit. Story: Sine Wallace  You’re hitting the gym and staying active, but you don’t see your body changing [...]

    Mind over perpetual patterns

    Published On: October 28, 2019By 3.2 min read

    In our multidimensional academic understanding of the mind, many of us have lost our way. Professionals and the public alike misunderstand the importance of this powerful gift. All too often [...]

    Flipping the bird

    Published On: October 28, 2019By 0.6 min read

    Thanksgiving dinner can fill you up but won’t leave you thin in the wallet. Last year’s average cost for a Thanksgiving turkey came in at $21.71 for a 16-pound bird, [...]

    LRMC gets high ranking

    Published On: September 28, 2019By 0.9 min read

    Leesburg Regional Medical Center was recently ranked No. 3 out of 20 hospitals in the Orlando metropolitan area by U.S. News & World Report, according to a news release. In [...]

    Magical mouthwash

    Published On: September 28, 2019By 4.4 min read

    There’s hope when cancer treatment leaves patients with a bad taste—and pain—in their mouths.  Story: Dr. Alisa Cooper Finding out you have cancer is devastating. Fighting that cancer is worse. [...]

    Boosting your immune system

    Published On: September 28, 2019By 4 min read

    Are oral supplements healthy or hype? I see patients nearly every day who take one or, usually, more over-the-counter herbs, minerals or proprietary supplements, including such things as Echinacea, vitamin [...]

    5 unexpected benefits of braces

    Published On: September 28, 2019By 2.9 min read

    Improved health comes along with a beautiful smile. Story: Dr. Steven Moravec The most obvious benefit of wearing braces is your teeth become straighter, which, in turn, produces a more [...]

    Back exercises with Sine Wallace, Owner of Wallace Fitness in Mount Dora

    Published On: September 28, 2019By 1.8 min read

    Plank Dumbbell Row  Place both hands on a bench and get into a plank position.Keeping your left hand on the bench, grab your dumbbell with right hand palm facing in.Keep [...]

    The stress antidote

    Published On: September 28, 2019By 5.3 min read

    A cure is needed to end an addictive cycle. Story: Jim Richards The number of statistics linking stress to disease is unbelievably high. Stress is related to every known chronic [...]

    Writing a positive story

    Published On: September 28, 2019By 3 min read

    Provide patience and understanding to autistic children navigating social situations. Story: Kimberly Tice and Venita Litvack Imagine taking a trip to a foreign country. On one particular excursion, you become [...]

  • U.S. statistics regarding adults and anxiety

    Published On: September 28, 2019By 0.1 min read

    6.8 millionSuffer from generalized anxiety disorder 6 millionAre affected by panic disorder 15 millionAre affected by social anxiety disorder 19 millionAre affected by specific phobias Source: Anxiety and Depression Association [...]

    Snore no more

    Published On: September 28, 2019By 0.5 min read

    A Healthy Living staff member home-tested SomniFix Mouth Strips as a source for improving breathing, reducing snoring, and providing better sleep. While the strips work, it does take time to [...]

    Here’s your garden variety compost

    Published On: September 28, 2019By 0.7 min read

    Olga Kachook is a sustainable expert at World Centric for a Better World, an environmental organization. If you’d like to create your own compost for your garden, she offers these [...]

    TVRH announces new director

    Published On: September 28, 2019By 0.7 min read

    Brian Arndt is the new director of nursing on the administrative team at The Villages Regional Hospital. He is responsible for the hospital’s overall nursing care and patient perception of [...]