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Maximizing your physical health, at any stage of life, requires juggling nutrition, weight management, regular exercise, disease screenings, genetic factors…It’s a lot! We help you cut through the latest health news, breakdown the trends, debunk the hype and figure out what is best for you. From the latest medical breakthroughs and health maintenance routines to healthy recipes and the most effective workouts, we’ve got you covered.

    Food allergy, intolerance, and sensitivity: What’s the difference?

    Published On: March 28, 2018By Akers Editorial3.9 min read

    Story: Dr. Chad Larson Knowing the difference might save your life. There’s plenty of evidence our society has become more aware of the connection between the food we eat and [...]

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    Move it! Move it! Move it!

    Published On: March 28, 2018By Akers Editorial0.5 min read

    The city of Minneola Recreation Department has a variety of ways to keep you moving. All of these activities are at the City Hall Gymnasium, 800 N. U.S. Highway 27 [...]

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    Easy baked meatballs

    Published On: March 28, 2018By Akers Editorial0.7 min read

    Ingredients:  1 lb. grass-fed ground beef (or ground meat of choice—pork or lamb would be great, too) 1 egg 1/3 cup diced onion 1 tsp. oregano 1 tsp. basil 1/2 tsp. [...]

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    Using food to improve and maintain health

    Published On: March 8, 2018By Cynthia McFarland5.1 min read

    Let's admit it. We live in a world that is increasingly geared toward instant gratification. Yet for all our apps, tweets, tags and posts, some things still require time [...]

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    “The Honest Backpacker: A Practical Guide for the Rookie Adventurer over 50”

    Published On: February 24, 2018By Akers Editorial0.3 min read

    Find your way—take a hike. Getting into nature is a gateway to so much more—health, well-being, and happiness. However, getting outdoors safely is just as important. This book is written [...]

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    Intelligent exercise for adults

    Published On: February 24, 2018By Richard Bosshardt MD4.3 min read

    I turned 65 this year, but in my mind, I am still that 17-year-old kid who was indestructible and could do whatever he put his mind to. The optimism of [...]

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    Training tips from an Olympic athlete

    Published On: February 24, 2018By Akers Editorial3.5 min read

    Knowing the right way to exercise or treat an injury makes a difference. Story: Steven Benedict We all know exercise is important, but we may not know the importance of [...]

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    The secret to raising healthy kids starts in the kitchen

    Published On: February 24, 2018By Akers Editorial4 min read

    Teach children how foods grow and how they’re prepared to make a difference. Story: Joy Stephenson-Laws The incidence of childhood obesity in the United States has more than tripled since [...]

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    First Aid Kits

    Published On: February 8, 2018By Cynthia McFarland7.2 min read

    First Response, Being prepared is half the battle. Your toddler falls at the playground and cuts his leg. A stranger collapses in the grocery store when you're shopping. You're [...]

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    Running and your heart: How much is enough? How much is too much?

    Published On: January 28, 2018By Richard Bosshardt MD4.7 min read

    Writer: Dr. Richard T. Bosshardt I get plenty of exercise carrying the coffins of my friends who exercise.”—Red Skelton Everyone knows that running is good for your heart, right? Well, [...]

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    Curried coconut chicken in a crockpot

    Published On: January 28, 2018By Akers Editorial0.3 min read

    A perfect meal made in one pot.  difficulty: easy | serves: 4 Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 14½ ounces coconut milk ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoons [...]

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    Sit and get fit

    Published On: January 28, 2018By Akers Editorial0.5 min read

    Jaime Brenkus is a physical wellness ambassador for Evergreen Wellness (myeverygreenwellcom.com). Recognizing that Baby Boomers are reaching the point where they need to keep moving, he has this suggestion for [...]

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    You can’t outrun your microbes

    Published On: January 28, 2018By Akers Editorial3.6 min read

    Story: Dr. William B. Miller Jr. Exercise doesn’t just affect muscles and joints. Millions of Americans are serious about fitness because we have long been told of its benefits. It [...]

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    Picking the brain of a medical examiner

    Published On: December 28, 2017By Leigh Neely6.1 min read

    With encouragement from her parents, Wendy Lavezzi became a registered nurse after high school, but later she realized there was more she wanted to explore. As a child growing up [...]

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    Top doc

    Published On: December 28, 2017By Akers Editorial4 min read

     Oncologist receives praise for volunteerism and dedication to needy cancer patients served by We Care of Lake County.   When Dr. Borys Mascarenhas was chosen as Physician of the Year, [...]

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