Prepping makes it easier

    Published On: September 28, 2019By 6.2 min read

    New contributor and chef Dini Klein provides a preparation program for simple home-cooked meals. There are few people who would say they don’t have busy lifestyles these days. Unfortunately, one [...]

    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 [...]

    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 [...]

    Post-surgical problem

    Published On: September 28, 2019By 1.2 min read

    A common complaint following surgery is constipation. Dr. Constance Chen, plastic surgeon and breast reconstruction specialist, suggests ways to prevent post-surgical constipation or minimize its effects: Ask your surgeon if [...]

    Cold-filtered water

    Published On: September 28, 2019By 0.3 min read

    TAJA Coconut Water is the first of its kind to be cold-filtered. This is done with a patented oxygen-free production process. What does it mean? Better hydration when you drink [...]

  • Vahdam Teas Are Healthy and Delicious

    Published On: September 11, 2019By 1.2 min read

    The staff in the Healthy Living offices has been thoroughly enjoying the samples we received from Vahdam Teas. Not only were the teas a big hit, but staff members were [...]

  • Help with Type 2 Diabetes from CuraLin

    Published On: September 9, 2019By 1.1 min read

    CuraLin is a dietary supplement created by a team of Ayurvedic practitioners, western scientist and medical doctors. It as formulated to help support healthy glucose or blood sugar levels. It's [...]

  • The Villages Rehab Receives Prestigious Award

    Published On: September 5, 2019By 2.2 min read

    From left to right: Emmett Reed, Debbie Brazill, and her staff. Villages Rehab & Nursing Center’s focus on patient-directed care has earned the post-acute rehabilitation facility a 2019 [...]

  • If you have a lung condition, be prepared

    Published On: August 29, 2019By 1.5 min read

    If you are on medication, please be sure you have what you need in the event the hurricane comes through this area. In addition, the American Lung Association issued extra [...]

    Creamy and healthy- Mac and cheese

    Published On: August 29, 2019By 0.5 min read

    Pamela’s White Cheddar Mac is gluten-free, made with organic pasta, and has 13 grams of protein in a serving. Two staff members pronounced it delicious as an entrée. The beautiful [...]

    I want to ride my bicycle

    Published On: August 29, 2019By 0.5 min read

    Big Bike Weekend, an event that is a partnership between the Sumter Landing Bicycle Club and The Villages Regional Hospital Auxiliary Foundation, is planned for Nov. 8-10. Funds raised at [...]

    Healthy snacks

    Published On: August 28, 2019By 0.6 min read

    Sneaking in an extra serving of fruit will not be hard with these treats. Recipes: Dan Noble THE HULK SMOOTHIE → DIFFICULTY: EASY Ingredients: 1 CUP spinach (fresh) 1 kiwi [...]

    A lifetime of pearly whites

    Published On: August 28, 2019By 3.9 min read

    Be sure to brush up on your child’s dental health needs. Story: Dr. Charles Reinertsen No matter what age, the mouth is the front door to the entire body. Everything [...]

    Take a shine to health

    Published On: August 28, 2019By 2.1 min read

    Anytime is a good time for maintaining healthy habits. Story: Dr. Keith Kantor Our eating habits for the summer months compared to the rest of the year should change a [...]

    Specialist offers tips

    Published On: August 28, 2019By 0.9 min read

    Dr. David Brodner, a world-renowned sleep specialist whose two studies were presented at the 2019 SLEEP Conference (a joint meeting between the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep [...]