There’s nothing wrong with giving people “raw” deals. It’s something Dr. Jan Young, ND (naturopathic doctor), has done throughout her professional career as a pioneer and educator in the health [...]

For female cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, being robbed of their beautiful hair is oftentimes an added source of suffering. Two residents of The Villages are putting a little extra sparkle [...]

Born in 1942 in Bartow, Florida, Ben (Benny) McLean has seen many changes through his decades in Florida, especially in Clermont, where he has lived and worked in the citrus [...]

Madison Kusky, 14, known as Madi to family and friends, lights up a room with her smile, but the Fruitland Park teen’s health has been anything but bright recently. She [...]

Charlotte Osborne was smoking marijuana at 15. By the time she was 28 and the mother of two young children, she was a drug addict. She moved into using crack [...]

Photo: Fred Lopez Lori Esarey knows firsthand what it is like to battle disease. As a registered nurse, she worked alongside patients suffering from acute and chronic illnesses. Plus, her [...]

WE’RE LOOKING FOR LAKE COUNTY’S 20 MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS We’ve all met that awesome person in the world of health and fitness who made such a [...]

WRITERS: Shemir Wiles and Leigh Neely Questions to ponder: A funeral or memorial service? Who will get your grandmother’s china? It’s never easy to think of life going on without [...]

Everyone has to face the fact of death and that it’s natural for those left behind to experience some form of grief. However, research has shown grieving is a complicated [...]

Being a “happy camper” will help you effectively cope with life’s daily struggles and challenges. The constant demands of a job. The death of a family member or friend. A [...]

If you think your life is doomed after undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery, you seriously need a change of heart Open-heart bypass surgery. Those four words conjure up images of [...]

Local doctor Jonathan Wise battles brain cancer with courage and strength so he can be there for his family. For 35-year-old Jonathan Wise, being a father means being a protector [...]

This story is about three unique Lake County children. It’s no secret they have special needs. The facial characteristics of Down syndrome, the wheelchair that accompanies spina bifida, and the [...]

Working inside a bakery is a sweet gig for Joseph Shephard. The 24-year-old autistic man refers to himself as a jack-of-all-trades. He washes dishes, decorates cupcakes, places cupcakes in containers, [...]

Death and taxes are not the only constants in life. Throughout the course of a day, month, or even year, we experience a wide range of emotions. In fact, ask [...]