You’re grounded!

    Published On: November 30, 2021By 7.8 min read

    Looking to feel better, heart, mind, and soul? Just kick off your shoes, walk, and soak up some Vitamin ‘G.’ Photos: Nicole Hamel Clermont’s Marcela Malvido believes that everyone really [...]

    Dancing for health

    Published On: November 30, 2021By 2.5 min read

    David Whittaker: ‘Life is a journey. Do the things that make you feel good, keep you healthy, and active.’  Photos: Volkan Ulgen Teaching social and ballroom dancing has been David [...]

    PAWS-itive encouragement

    Published On: October 29, 2021By 8.9 min read

    Thom Battisto and Toby Read to Sydney brings books, children, and trained therapy dogs together for a reading experience that transcends boundaries. Photos: Nicole Hamel Even though it [...]

    Kelly Ann Reagan

    Published On: October 29, 2021By 2.2 min read

    ‘Yoga changed my life tremendously for the better.’  Photo: Nicole Hamel The practice of yoga is touted for providing health benefits of improved strength, balance, flexibility, relaxation, better sleep, more [...]

    Voices of Hope

    Published On: September 30, 2021By 12.6 min read

    Five breast cancer patients with one thing in common: a fighting spirit. With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’ll undoubtedly be bombarded with statistics, studies, and stories about the [...]

    Feeling all the feels

    Published On: September 30, 2021By 3.9 min read

    After almost losing it all, a Mount Dora woman is living life true to herself, while helping others along the way. Photo: Nicole Hamel Sharon Simmons is a believer in [...]

    A stretch above the rest

    Published On: July 30, 2021By 8.5 min read

    Walter and Rhiannon Rogers Car accident leads to career change helping others improve lives through stretching. Photos: Nicole Hamel Volkan Ulgen was accompanied to a comfortably padded bench, [...]

    Healthy Inspiration: “Trance” formation

    Published On: July 30, 2021By 8.8 min read

    Titanic victim probes depths of mind to uncover past life experiences and lead those hurting to present-day solutions.  Photo: Nicole Hamel Sarah Riley’s fear of deep water caused her to [...]

    Your body keeps score

    Published On: June 30, 2021By 10.6 min read

       Traumatic experiences may be making you physically ill.  The word “trauma” conjures up images of gruesome car accidents, speeding ambulances, medevac flights, and emergency rooms. Stat. Code blue. The [...]

    Healthy Inspiration: Soarin’, Flyin’

    Published On: June 30, 2021By 4.5 min read

    Denise Lloyd reaches new heights practicing aerial skills. Photos: Nicole Hamel Going on her 12th year of practicing aerial arts, Denise Lloyd is grateful to have developed her aerial skills [...]

    Lord of the ring

    Published On: May 31, 2021By 7.7 min read

    Vale Anoa’i, Afa Anoa’i, and Lynn Anoa’i Wrestling icon flexes his faith to help aspiring wrestlers reach their dreams.   Photos: Anthony Rao A group of spandex-clad warriors gather around [...]

    Healthy Inspiration: Making moves

    Published On: May 31, 2021By 2.1 min read

    Paige Grimes wants to give every kid the chance to dance.  Photos: Nicole Hamel Nineteen-year-old Paige Grimes is ready for her next “step” after hosting the grand opening for her [...]

    Up a river with a paddle and friend

    Published On: April 30, 2021By 6.2 min read

    Facebook groups bring paddle boarders and kayakers together while providing a sense of community. Photos provided by Katie Hays. Their stories of paddling down lakes, rivers, and springs spark intrigue. [...]

    Victorious loser

    Published On: April 30, 2021By 2.1 min read

    Erica Majors weighs in on her life-changing transformation. It’s the small changes in life that have Erica Majors living large.  Attending social functions without fear of others staring at her. [...]

    Tim Totten

    Published On: March 31, 2021By 2.8 min read

    Lake County’s masked man comes to rescue with over 30,000 masks. Photos: Nicole Hamel Tim Totten, owner of Final Embrace, found a creative solution when hospitals and health facilities were [...]