Vietnam veteran doesn’t let PTSD define him.  Photos: Nicole Hamel   Experiencing the war zone of street fights and gangs while growing up in Brooklyn, New York, may have been [...]

5 ways that mindfulness can strengthen your recovery. Story: Beverly Conyers   “Sometimes, I think I was happier when I was drinking,” a friend recently confided. She’s been in recovery [...]

Artists historically have been considered a little “different,” perhaps a little more “sensitive.” A recent study released by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) may lend credence [...]

Aromatherapy may be a missing ‘ingredient’ for the mind. Story: Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD   Aromatherapy’s main claim to fame is that it calms the nerves and promotes relaxation. Also called [...]

LifeStream’s 24-Hour Access Center at 2020 Tally Road in Leesburg. LifeStream Behavioral Center, based in Leesburg, wants to assure members of the community that it remains committed to [...]

Despite what you may be hearing, dietary supplements do work. Story: Joy Stephenson-Laws The majority of American adults—approximately 75 percent—take supplements. So, it’s understandable that there are questions about whether supplements are [...]

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 [...]

Random opportunities can bring peace and harmony. Story: Lynne Everatt, MBA   Do you want to meditate but never seem to be able to find the time? Don’t give up. [...]

“Meditation is a process of lightening up, of trusting the basic goodness of what we have and who we are, and of realizing that any wisdom that exists, exists in [...]

The Clermont Police Department recently launched a new community initiative to support autism awareness. The department is participating in the nationwide New Rochelle Police Autism Patch Challenge, according to a [...]

Three pairs of husbands and wives explain how they stay happy and keep their relationships strong. No limits to love Story: Chris Gerbasi Photo: Douglas Tyler “Power couple” has added [...]

A Boston Marathon bombing survivor says proper PTSD treatment can help ‘reboot the brain.’  Photo: Douglas Tyler   Mount Dora resident Rebekah Gregory and her then-5-year-old son, Noah, were less [...]

Babies in the womb may see more than we know, according to scientists at the University of California at Berkeley. By the second trimester, long before a baby’s eyes can [...]

Why talking with your spouse may seem like an insurmountable task.  Story: Dr. Christine B.L. Adams   Communication in general is difficult for most people. Miscommunication is the norm. Poor [...]

Tips, tricks and resources to help you stay on track this year ... for real. Story: Victoria Schlabig Challenges Getting discouraged: Don’t let one bad day ruin your progress. As [...]