A sweet solution

    Published On: March 31, 2020By 1.2 min read

    If you have a sweet tooth, you don’t necessarily have to fight cravings when you are on a weight-loss diet, according to Ilana Muhlstein, a registered dietitian nutritionist. “In my [...]

    Don’t be chicken

    Published On: March 31, 2020By 5.1 min read

    Try 5 new ways of cooking the boring bird for your diet. Story: Constant Contact If you’re losing weight then you already know it: chicken, especially the breast, is highly [...]

    Leesburg hospital announces first confirmed COVID-19 patient

    Published On: March 18, 2020By 1 min read

    “This morning (March 18) we learned we have our first confirmed case of COVID-19 at UF Health Leesburg Hospital,” Don Henderson, CEO of UF Health Central Florida says in a [...]

    CORONAVIRUS is the health topic of the month

    Published On: March 11, 2020By 1.2 min read

    We realize the CORONAVIRUS is the health topic of the month, and you'll certainly be hearing more about it this year! Before you have a meltdown and give in to [...]

    Living with celiac disease

    Published On: March 1, 2020By 11.9 min read

    The quest to be gluten-free isn’t always easy. Story: Victoria Schlabig Over the past few years, being “gluten free” has become an increasingly common dietary restriction among Americans. Hear from [...]

    A doggone good way to stay fit

    Published On: March 1, 2020By 4.5 min read

    Five ways to exercise with your dog. Story: Provided by Constant Content Just like humans, dogs need exercise to keep them healthy. They reap the same benefits, such as a [...]

    It’s out of sight

    Published On: March 1, 2020By 0.6 min read

    Imagine eating a meal while being blind. That’s the idea behind New Vision for Independence’s Dining in the Dark event, which is planned for April 17 at Lake Receptions, 4425 [...]

    Dropping a bundle

    Published On: March 1, 2020By 0.5 min read

    There seems to be a hefty price for losing weight. Americans spend more than $60 billion to shed unwanted pounds, according to research conducted by Marketdata Enterprises. That money goes [...]

    Saving your sanity

    Published On: March 1, 2020By 9 min read

    Here are meal prep tips and easy-to-make recipes for the week. Story: Dini Klein When it comes to meal prep, I have a different philosophy than most. Meal prep generally means [...]

    I like pain

    Published On: March 1, 2020By 2.9 min read

    Don’t wait till something hurts before you see the dentist. Story: Dr. Charles Reinertsen, DMD Bring the pain I know this sounds funny coming from a dentist, but the older [...]

    Quitters are winners

    Published On: March 1, 2020By 0.5 min read

    It’s no secret that cigarette smoking is one of the leading causes of lung cancer, and kicking the habit immediately can bring tremendous benefits, according to the American Cancer Society: [...]

    It’s about thyme

    Published On: March 1, 2020By 0.9 min read

    If a new garden is in your plans this spring, perhaps you should consider growing your own herb garden. An herb garden also will add to your home’s curb appeal [...]

    Lake EMS praised for life-saving efforts on a child

    Published On: February 25, 2020By 1.1 min read

    Ginger Jacobs and Tyler Van Alstine, shown in the center, were recently recognized by the Board of County Commissioners and presented awards by representatives from Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital [...]

    Heart disease noted as No. 1 killer of women

    Published On: February 10, 2020By 1.6 min read

    Some 350 women attended the Breakfast in Red event on Feb. 6 at the new Venetian Center in Leesburg to learn about cardiovascular disease, the number one killer of women. [...]

    Any way you sip it

    Published On: February 1, 2020By 7.3 min read

    Author Mimi Kirk helps you ‘Tea-Vitalize’ your life. Story: Victoria Schlabig  At age 70, Mimi Kirk became PETA’s first-ever “Sexiest Vegetarian Over 50.” Now 81, Mimi credits her youthfulness to [...]