Erica Majors weighs in on her life-changing transformation. It’s the small changes in life that have Erica Majors living large.  Attending social functions without fear of others staring at her. [...]

Since the pandemic outbreak, administrators at elder-care facilities have implemented policies to help mitigate the spread of coronavirus. Gov. Ron DeSantis recently released a list of elder care facilities in [...]

What happens when disabled children reach adulthood?  Photo: Nicole Hamel   The day Cody Phillips turned 18, an unspoken question hung in the air.  What next?  Cody has autism, and [...]

Here are facts and tips about cardiovascular disease, the leading killer of Americans. Compiled by: James Combs February is American Heart Month, an ideal time to educate people about cardiovascular [...]

Chet Coker has been a faithful servant to God and country. Chet Coker was lying face down in a Korean rice paddy field when he made a life-changing plea to [...]

A trained dog could help a Tavares woman with diabetes. Dog owners teach their furry friends to heel. Katie Cowham is hoping to purchase a diabetic alert dog that teaches [...]

Through a community garden, one man hopes to grow the next generation of gardeners. Through his nonprofit organization, Florida Urban Agriculture, Judson Giddens is transforming land once owned by his [...]

Writer:  James Combs  // Photo: Fred Lopez Dr. Kristi Burns is a staunch advocate for recess in schools. Thanks to excessive time spent in the classroom, many of Lake County’s [...]

Writer: James Combs When it comes to looking and feeling your best from the inside out, nutrition is a key ingredient. You may have glowing skin, healthy hair, strong nails, [...]

Here’s a decade-by-decade look at how men of all ages can lead a healthy lifestyle and achieve optimal well-being. Writer: James Combs For men, it is no secret that each [...]

  Balancing healthy meals with busy lives is challenging for today’s women. However, there are ways to squeeze in healthier eating habits and avoid portion distortion. Writer: James Combs For [...]

Writer: James Combs Common Core is designed to raise the standards of learning and increase the challenges to ensure growth in education. But is it working? Lory Baxley never met [...]

Wow, does time fly! This marks the 100th issue of Healthy Living Magazine. In our inaugural issue back in October 2008, we ran a feature story titled “10 Steps to [...]

“The charity that is a trifle to us can be precious to others.” –Homer Lake County residents are known for making a difference by donating to worthwhile causes. Time and [...]

Joe Ziler remembers receiving the dreaded phone call from a detective three-and-a-half years ago. Fearing the worst, Joe interrupted him before the devastating news could be delivered. “Just go ahead [...]