STORY: Debi MacIntyre, Executive Director of Be Free Lake! New and harmful substances are emerging with unfailing regularity on the drug scene, challenging drug-control systems because of their creativity and [...]

The complexity of urban development often begins with a simple yet brilliant idea from a single person and then grows through collaboration. In Lake County, the idea was to re-establish [...]

Choosing a doctor is a very personal decision. People no longer depend on the word of friends or simply select a neighborhood physician. With the availability of information and the [...]

At age 20, Joy Matwyshen began dealing with constant bladder infections and blood in her urine. She spent four years taking numerous prescription drugs that led to one side effect [...]

Herbs are so underestimated because each has a unique, distinct flavor. They can be used in infinite ways, but it helps to think of them in two categories (of course, [...]

You can read food labels until the cows come home, but do you really know what they mean? This brief guide provides the inside scoop. Natural: While natural food does [...]

Chances are that shiny red apple you’re eating was grown with synthetic chemicals such as pesticides, fertilizers, herbicides, and fungicides. This can present adverse health risks. According to the Environmental [...]

Lakeridge Winery in Clermont officially opened its doors in February 1989 and has become the largest winery in Florida. Boasting 44 fermentation tanks that can hold 413,000 gallons of wine, [...]

Many people ask the following question: “I eat wholesome, healthy food. Why in the world would I need to take supplements?” The answer is simple. Throughout much of the U.S., [...]

Most of us want to lose weight. There is no shortage of diet plans created to make waistlines smaller. These diets differ vastly in their approach but all promise the [...]

The raw-vegan diet is blossoming throughout the U.S. The reason being people purchase more locally grown vegetarian foods to not only improve their personal health but also the health of [...]

Eating organic food is healthier for you. That isn’t exactly earth-shattering news. Unfortunately, you may have heard that eating organic food on a consistent basis means breaking the bank. Here’s [...]

Imagine having a strong digestive system and immune system. On top of that, your metabolism is greatly boosted. These are the benefits of Whole30, a diet plan formulated in 2007 [...]

Beware, energy drinks may give you more than wings Since 2006, more than 500 new energy drink products have been introduced worldwide. Some 31 percent of regular consumers of energy [...]

Everyone knows the value of a solid academic performance in school because learning is the key to success. But is there value in extracurricular activities? According to a recent study [...]