• diabetes

    AdventHealth Waterman now offering course on diabetes management

    Published On: January 2, 2020By 1.4 min read

    AdventHealth Waterman is now offering a five-session Diabetes Self-Management course. The class will meet Mondays from 10am-noon from Jan. 6 to Feb. 3 in the Conry CREATION Health Center at [...]

    A nose for danger

    Published On: August 28, 2018By 3.9 min read

    A trained dog could help a Tavares woman with diabetes. Dog owners teach their furry friends to heel. Katie Cowham is hoping to purchase a diabetic alert dog that teaches [...]

    Mother Knows Best: Detox Water

    Published On: February 2, 2018By 1.7 min read

    We learn most of what’s good for us from our mothers. They generally tell us no dessert until the veggies are gone or no cookies before dinner. Kenneth Park is [...]

    Four tips to eat your way to a great night’s sleep

    Published On: December 28, 2017By 3.4 min read

    Eating right provides the gateway to restful, satisfying sleep. Story: Dr. Bill Miller Who hasn’t had a restless night’s sleep? Everyone does on occasion, but for many, it is an [...]

    A good seed

    Published On: November 1, 2017By 5.4 min read

    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 [...]

    The agony of obesity

    Published On: October 1, 2017By 9.4 min read

    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 [...]

    take charge of your health

    Published On: June 1, 2017By 13.5 min read

    Here’s a decade-by-decade look at how men of all ages can lead a healthy lifestyle and achieve optimal well-being. Writer: James Combs For men, it is no secret that each [...]

    Serving the underserved

    Published On: June 1, 2017By 6 min read

    Medical and dental clinics in Lake County fill a void by offering health care to children and adults without insurance, yet it’s a constant push to make the community aware [...]

    Published On: April 1, 2017By 5.9 min read

    “Truth will rise above falsehood as oil above water.” —Miguel de Cervantes If you have a sedentary job, it is enough to exercise regularly. Myth: It is not enough to [...]

    Sticking a fork in diabetes and celiac disease

    Published On: July 1, 2016By 3.1 min read

    PHOTOS: FRED LOPEZ Very little slows down lively Ava Barnes, including diabetes and Celiac disease. As a Type 1 diabetic, Ave Barnes must keep her blood-sugar level within a safe range [...]