Think inside the lunchbox

    Published On: August 1, 2017By 7.2 min read

    It’s time to make your kids hungrier for healthy food options. Writer: James Combs This month, the sound of that infamous school bell rings in the start of another school [...]

    Paleo risotto

    Published On: August 1, 2017By 0.5 min read

    ingredients 3 bags of riced cauliflower (fresh or frozen) 1 8 oz. package portobello mushrooms (sliced) ½ lb. bacon cut into small pieces ½ cup chicken broth or stock Minced [...]

    Your genes are not your health destiny

    Published On: August 1, 2017By 4.2 min read

    Writer: Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD Insight into my DNA was made possible by personal genomics. Now, I am able to know whether I have cancer-causing genes or other alterations in my [...]

    Why bunny slippers help with summer weight loss

    Published On: August 1, 2017By 2.8 min read

    Writer: Susan Peirce Thompson, Ph.D. Fun in the hot sun, cool water, and...bunny slippers? Isn’t that what summer is all about? Well, you probably don’t associate bunny slippers with summer, [...]

    look good feel good

    Published On: July 1, 2017By 0.5 min read

    Your face and body often reflect how you’re feeling inside. Feeling good is not just an emotion, it’s a way of life. No matter how busy you are, there are [...]

    Aging gracefully vs. forever young

    Published On: July 1, 2017By 4.2 min read

    Writer: Chris Gerbasi The ‘Man on the Street’ says health beats looks any day When comedian Billy Crystal was a cast member on “Saturday Night Live,” he played a narcissistic [...]

    Exercise in the great outdoors

    Published On: July 1, 2017By 3 min read

    Writer: Susie Yakowicz Make outdoor exercise safe and effective Exercising outside during the summer months has many perks, including scenic settings, fun fitness activities, and fresh air. But when the [...]

    A changing culture

    Published On: June 1, 2017By 8.7 min read

    Central Florida once was known as the king of citrus. Despite the misfortunes that hit the industry, agriculture lives on in Lake and Sumter counties. Writer: Chris Gerbasi Not many [...]

    Slow cooker Smoky pot roast

    Published On: June 1, 2017By 0.4 min read

    Ingredients: Large cut of rump roast or chuck roast ( make sure it fits in your slow cooker) Badia brand Holy smokes pork and meat rub Black pepper 1-2 Fresh [...]

    Is There a Doctor in the House?

    Published On: May 1, 2017By 10.2 min read

    Health care is becoming a luxury many Lake County residents cannot afford. Fortunately, there is help for them thanks to clinics and organizations that do not put a price on [...]

    Stopping the Pain. Period.

    Published On: May 1, 2017By 4 min read

    You have options for dealing with that monthly pain. Periods are normal, but extreme period pain—dysmenorrhea—is not. Fortunately, there are natural ways to help minimize this monthly misery. On a [...]

    Get wet, but not too wild

    Published On: April 1, 2017By 12.1 min read

    It’s swimming and boating season in Florida! But before you make that first splash, please consider these important water safety tips that we’ve “pooled” together. The warm weather that comes [...]

    make friends at summer camp

    Published On: April 1, 2017By 11.1 min read

    Writer: Chris Gerbasi Children can find activities to suit all their interests at summer camps throughout Lake and Sumter counties The modern summer camp offers a lot more than s’mores [...]

    Take a shine to your health

    Published On: April 1, 2017By 2.7 min read

    Everyone knows protection is needed for long exposure to the sun’s harmful rays, but do you know being in the sun also provides healthful benefits? While the dangers of getting [...]

    Poison ivy: It’s an itch

    Published On: April 1, 2017By 2.6 min read

    The police call it a BOLO—be on the lookout, and that’s what you must do when you among the lush foliage where poison ivy blends in so well. Setting out [...]