• 5 QUICK AND EASY WAYS TO BEAT THE 2019 ALLERGY SEASON

    Published On: May 13, 2019By 2.9 min read

    No, it’s not your imagination. Each year, the allergy season is getting longer and more intense. In fact, many predict that 2019 will be the worse pollen season on record for states throughout the [...]

  • Snowbird Couple Continues Hospice Volunteer Work at Cornerstone

    Published On: May 8, 2019By 1.5 min read

    Jim and Connie Fleck of Ohio come to Tavares as snowbirds every year, but that doesn't mean they stop their volunteer work. As a retired nurse, Connie began her volunteering [...]

  • Buddah Board: Master the Art of Letting Go

    Published On: May 7, 2019By 1.5 min read

    The staff of Healthy Living recently received the Buddha Board, an artist element inspired by the Zen concept of living in the moment. It’s so easy to use, you can [...]

  • When it’s Hot, Grab a Chloe’s Pop!

    Published On: May 7, 2019By 1.4 min read

    Florida is already feeling temperatures in the 90s, and the kids love being in the pool or playing outdoors. When they need a cool treat, I recommend Chloe’s Pops. We [...]

  • Alchemi Sun Hats Are Made for Florida

    Published On: May 1, 2019By 1.2 min read

    The Expedition Hat worked beautifully. With the days getting longer and hotter, it’s time to begin adding sun protection when you’re outside, especially if you enjoy being in the sun. [...]

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    An answer to the opioid epidemic

    Published On: April 28, 2019By 0.8 min read

    More than 130 Americans die every day due to the opioid epidemic, the National Institute on Drug Abuse says. Genie O’Malley, an award-winning humanitarian, has developed a wellness program called [...]

  • 5 questions to ask before leaving a child home alone

    Published On: April 28, 2019By 0.3 min read

    Are they at least 10 years old?Do they want to stay home alone?Are they independent?Have they had any safety training?Have you prepared them to be home alone? Program their cellphones [...]

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    Asthma and vitamin D

    Published On: April 28, 2019By 0.4 min read

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that one in 12 children in the United States have asthma. A National Institutes of Health report shows the combination of obesity [...]

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    Aren’t they handy?

    Published On: April 28, 2019By 0.3 min read

    You have no muscles in your fingers.Your left hand does most of the work when you’re typing—about 56 percent.Surprise! Testosterone causes the difference in the length of the ring and [...]

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    Local races

    Published On: April 28, 2019By 0.2 min read

    Thursday, May 2 Twilight Run  5K Mount Dora Saturday, May 11 Girlz on Fire Women’s Triathlon 5K Clermont Saturday, May 18 New Beginnings Dragonboat  5K Clermont Saturday, May 25 Friends [...]

  • Central Florida Health Hospitals Awarded Joint Commission Certification

    Published On: April 28, 2019By 0.7 min read

    Leesburg Regional Medical Center and The Villages Regional Hospital earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval Core Certification for hip and knee replacement, according to a press release. This [...]

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    Did you know?

    Published On: April 28, 2019By 0.3 min read

    The Florida Department of Health in Lake County protects the health and safety of the community by providing child, adult, and travel immunization services. The immunization staff members are subject [...]

  • James Rogers joins Cornerstone Hospice

    Published On: April 15, 2019By 0.8 min read

    Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care's of Lake and Sumter County region has a new director. James Rogers, RN, CHPN, has been promoted to executive director of the organization. As part [...]

  • Just Croon

    Published On: April 2, 2019By 1.3 min read

    Croos Face Fiber Essentials Kit It's difficult to imagine in a world with so many beauty products designed for keeping your skin clean and beautiful that you can do with [...]

    A willing role model

    Published On: March 28, 2019By 2.1 min read

    Richard Pettus makes a difference on and off the field.  Richard Pettus has been extremely busy during the past 17 years.  Winning football games.  Last season, the longtime head coach [...]