Finding a “good” doctor may not be as difficult as you think. I read of an interesting, non-scientific poll taken a few years back. People were asked what they thought [...]

Despite demanding schedules, medical professionals find time for fun-filled activities. While those in the medical field are driven workaholics who make many sacrifices, they still understand the importance of maintaining [...]

Whatever hurts tends to hurt worse around Christmastime. Fortunately, there are ways to cope and brighten your holidays. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. For Maile DeLand, it [...]

 An estimated 40 million Americans are plagued by excessive anxiety and their fears can intensify at Christmastime. Story: Theresa Campbell A high school teacher, wife, and mother of three boys, [...]

Alcohol is a depressant, yet many people feel a drink or two will make them better when they’ve got the blues. You’ll often hear people say they’ve had a bad [...]

Instead of taking opioids or ibuprofen for relief, a local professor exercises, stays busy, and talks loud—all coping efforts to override pain. On a scale of 10, there are days [...]

Through a community garden, one man hopes to grow the next generation of gardeners. Through his nonprofit organization, Florida Urban Agriculture, Judson Giddens is transforming land once owned by his [...]

Cutting down your own Christmas tree can be a Florida tradition, too. Story: Chris Gerbasi In the North, many families carry on the tradition of trudging into the woods and [...]

Writer: Leigh Neely Photos: Fred Lopez Obesity is an epidemic, and for the people who fight it, it’s a huge battle. The number of obese Americans began rising steadily in [...]

Writer: Joy Stephenson-Laws Fitness fanatics, crash-dieters may want to test for urea cycle disorder. Meegan Hefford was a 25-year-old bodybuilder competitor and mother of two. She seemed to be the [...]

Writer: Richard T. Bosshardt, M.D., FACS In this technologic age, doctors remain the best source of medical advice. What should I eat? What supplements should I take? How much exercise [...]

No. 1: Dr. Richard T. Bosshardt Plastic surgeon Passion: I love the artistic and technical challenges of plastic surgery. While many operations in other specialties are “lifesaving,” many in my [...]

The new superintendent overseeing 5,500 employees and 43,000 students sees her job as being a ‘coach.’ Writer: Theresa Campbell Lake County Schools Superintendent Diane Kornegay is seven months into her [...]

Writer: Richard T. Bosshardt, MD, FACS   If you get painful canker sores in your mouth frequently, there is a simple, effective solution: avoid sodium laurel sulfate (SLS). This is [...]

 Technology continues to develop at a rapid pace, and higher education institutions in Lake and Sumter counties aim to prepare students. Story: Theresa Campbell Beacon College, Lake Technical College, and [...]