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    Keeping children safe

    Published On: March 28, 2019By 0.4 min read

    Safe Kids Florida is a program of the Florida Health Department intended to promote children’s safety and prevent unintentional childhood injuries. One in 10 children under the age of 19 [...]

  • By the numbers

    Published On: March 28, 2019By 0.1 min read

    Substance-involved ER visits from National Hospital Survey 31.2% opiates or opioids29.2% cannabinoids20.1% cocaine Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics

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    Burn, fat, burn

    Published On: March 28, 2019By 0.4 min read

    If you’re counting calories and want to know how many calories an activity will help you burn, go to The Villages Regional Medical Center Health Information Library online. All you [...]

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    Keep track of this

    Published On: March 28, 2019By 0.5 min read

    Leesburg Regional Medical Center offers a great place to walk or run on a shock-resistant trail. The “State-of-the-Heart” fitness track is available to employees of LRMC, as well as residents [...]

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    Somebody’s gotta do it!

    Published On: March 28, 2019By 0.7 min read

    It’s a job most everyone in the household hates to do, but now there’s a better way to do it. Better Living Products has Looeez, the new hygienic solution for [...]

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    Local races

    Published On: March 28, 2019By 0.3 min read

    Saturday, April 6         Amazing Race for Charity 5K Eustis, FL  Saturday, April 6 Showcase Night Dash 5K Clermont, FL Friday, April 12 Screaming Eagle 5K Groveland, FL [...]

  • Hand & Stone Massage & Spa Coming to The Villages in April

    Published On: March 27, 2019By 2.3 min read

    Many people walk around tense and on guard due to stress-filled workdays and busy lifestyles. Don't worry, help is on the way. A new Hand & Stone Massage and Facial [...]

  • Free Quit Tabacco Class Tonight

    Published On: February 28, 2019By 1.1 min read

    A free Quit Tabacco Class is being offered by the Florida Department of Health in Lake County in collaboration with the Central Florida Area Health Education Center. Though the program [...]

    Safe driving

    Published On: February 26, 2019By 0.7 min read

    For drivers over age 50, the AARP Driver Safety Program is a great refresher course that has helped millions of drivers. It’s a way to keep yourself and others on [...]

    New leaders at AdventHealth

    Published On: February 26, 2019By 0.8 min read

    Michelle Rosato is now regional administrator of oncology services and Lisa Bemboom is the new regional business development director for AdventHealth hospitals in Flagler, Volusia, and Lake counties. Michelle’s responsibilities [...]

    Eat like a toddler

    Published On: February 26, 2019By 0.7 min read

    If you’re trying to lose weight in 2019, here are some tips from Dr. Eddie Fatakhov, a board-certified physician, nutritionist, and best-selling author of “Dr. Fat-Off’s Simple Life-Long Weight-Loss Solutions”: [...]

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    Local Races

    Published On: February 26, 2019By 0.3 min read

    Saturday, March 2 Game Day 5K/10K Minneola  Saturday, March 2-3 Draft Legal Challenge Sprint triathlon Clermont  Friday, March 8 USA Ultra Triathlon - Florida Double ANVIL Triathlon Clermont  Saturday, March [...]

    Keeping your dishes—and kitchen—cleaner

    Published On: February 26, 2019By 0.6 min read

    The DishFish Scrubber is a powerful new kitchen tool for cleaning dishes and keeping a hygienic area around your sink. Made from flexible PowerCell Technology, it’s easy to get inside [...]

  • Cupid’s Candy Calmity

    Published On: February 12, 2019By 1.2 min read

    Cupid's favorite holiday is right around the corner. This Valentine's Day millions of people will send their loved ones sweet treats. However, dentists have some tips to protect your teeth [...]

  • Tetley’s Authentic Southern Iced Tea

    Published On: February 11, 2019By 0.9 min read

    People in the South love their sweet tea, and I'm here to recommend a wonderful British tea that makes Authentic Southern Iced Tea. Tetley makes its tea with the best [...]