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Central Florida Health News
BATTLING OBESITY
Lakeland Regional Health Unveils New Weight Loss Institute
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March 2021
Central Florida Health News
TEAMING WITH TECHNOLOGY
BayCare to Implement Virtual Health Care Assistant in Hospital Rooms
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February 2021
Central Florida Health News
Pulling at Your Heartstrings: Empathy vs. Sympathy
Mary Joye, LMHC, PA, is a licensed mental health counselor with offices in Lakeland and Winter Haven. She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling from Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tennessee. For more information, visit winterhavencounseling.com.
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February 2021
Central Florida Health News
Minimize Your Risk for Heart Disease
February is American Heart Month, and the Florida Department of Health in Polk County is bringing awareness to the reality of heart disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Approximately 655,000 Americans die from heart disease each year — that’s one in every four deaths.
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February 2021
Central Florida Health News
MEDICAL ADVANCES
Watson Clinic Launches Clinical Trial of Drug Treatment for Heart Failure
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February 2021
Central Florida Health News
KEEPING HER HEART IN THE GAME
Lake Wales Woman Works to Overcome Heart Disease With Positive Outlook, Strong Medical Team
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February 2021
Central Florida Health News
Screening, Vaccinations Help Fight Cervical Cancer
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month and an important time of year to raise awareness about the importance of cervical health screenings for women.
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January 2021
Central Florida Health News
TRANSFORMATION
Winter Haven Operating Room Technician Opens Up About Her Weight Loss Surgery and Journey
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January 2021
Central Florida Health News
Resolutions for Resilience
New Year’s resolutions usually involve deprivation to change behavior and this can produce a negative and resistant mindset.
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January 2021
Central Florida Health News
WHERE SOUL MEETS BODY
Yoga Can Increase Well-Being Through Meditation, Exercise, Spirituality
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January 2021
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A NOSE FOR COVID-19
Central Florida Company Trains Canines to Detect Virus
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January 2021
Central Florida Health News
POP QUIZ!
Celebrating Cervical Cancer Awareness Month With the Facts
3 min |
January 2021
Central Florida Health News
Overindulge Over the Holiday? Give Your Stomach a Little TLC
Foods can be our friend … or not, depending on health conditions.
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January 2021
Central Florida Health News
2021 To a New Year and a New You!
This January, perhaps more than ever before, we need a fresh start.
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January 2021
Central Florida Health News
Be Mindful of COVID This Holiday Season
Dr. Joy Jackson, an internal medicine physician, serves the community as director of the Florida Department of Health in Polk County (DOH-Polk). For more information about DOHPolk, visit mypolkhealth.org. Follow DOH-Polk on Twitter at twitter.com/ FLHealthPolk.
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December 2020
Central Florida Health News
There's More to Beauty Than What's in the Eye of the Beholder
Demand for Respiratory Therapists On Rise Amid COVID-19
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December 2020
Central Florida Health News
UPLIFTING EXPERIENCE
Thread Lifts Offer Less Invasive, More Affordable Option for Facial Rejuvenation
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December 2020
Central Florida Health News
THE FIRST STEP
Right Mindset, Guidance Can Keep a New Exercise Program From Being Intimidating
4 min |
December 2020
Central Florida Health News
THE QUINTESSENTIAL ESSENTIAL WORKERS
Demand for Respiratory Therapists On Rise Amid COVID-19
3 min |
December 2020
Central Florida Health News
POP QUIZ!
Learn How to Fight the Signs of Aging
3 min |
December 2020
Central Florida Health News
Enjoy Holiday Delights the Healthy Way
As we approach the holiday season, we usually expect that temptation will cause us to add a few pounds and maybe challenge our cholesterol levels. Usually, we feel the pleasure is worth the pain, and we are confident we will fix it with our New Year’s resolutions.
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December 2020
Central Florida Health News
Full Range of Care
Bond’s Diabetes Clinic Goes Beyond Treatment to Education
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November 2020
Central Florida Health News
Healthy Cook
Sweet Treats Everyone Can Enjoy
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November 2020
Central Florida Health News
Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in the United States in adults. November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. Over the past several years, the incidence of diabetes has grown as well as the rate of vision loss due to the disease. Diabetes can cause many eye problems. Here are three important things every diabetic should know to help preserve their vision.
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November 2020
Central Florida Health News
MEDICAL Advice
November Is American Diabetes Month
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November 2020
Central Florida Health News
DIABETES EDUCATION & AWARENESS
JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, we’re here with the Diabetes and Nutrition edition of Central Florida Health News.
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November 2020
Central Florida Health News
COVID-19 Reinfections: What Do They Mean?
As many states begin to fully reopen after COVID-19 mandates, doctors are reporting the documented cases of COVID-19 reinfection. According to Medscape, a 25-year-old man in Nevada and a 42-year-old man in Virginia both experienced second bouts of the virus two months after testing positive the first time. A third, unconfirmed case was reported in Washington, though it hasn’t been thoroughly reviewed yet. This isn’t an unprecedented occurrence. Reinfections have been reported in other countries as well, including China, Belgium, India, Ecuador and the Netherlands.
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November 2020
Central Florida Health News
Sweet Dreams Are Made of This
Health-Conscious Bakery Delivers Low-Carb, Sugar-Free, and Gluten-Free Treats
4 min |
November 2020
Central Florida Health News
Mia's Mission
7-Year-Old Uses Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis to Teach Others
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November 2020
Central Florida Health News
The Role of Lipids in Atherosclerosis
Last time we spoke of the various factors that play a part in plaque buildup and rupture causing a heart attack/stroke. We discussed the role of inflammation. This time, we will discuss the role of lipids. We know these are important and these numbers can be impacted by various treatments. So the question to be answered is who needs to be treated and how. Clearly, those who have had a prior heart attack, stents, bypass or stroke need aggressive treatment. What about people who have never had any vascular disease? Who amongst them should be treated and how?
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