Central Florida Health News
Polk Schools Offer Array of Medical Programs to Prepare Students for Booming Healthcare Fields
THE HEALTHCARE SECTOR IS BOOMING, and people all across the country are taking note. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) says that from 2006 and 2016, 2.8 million jobs were added to the health sector. That’s almost seven times faster than the rest of the economy! Jobs in healthcare settings grew more than 20 percent, outpacing jobs in other areas of the economy. Better yet, BLS expects the growth of jobs in the healthcare sector will continue to grow at a rate of 6 percent during the next decade.
5 min |
September 2020
Central Florida Health News
MEDICAL Advice
Back-to-School Health Tips
2 min |
September 2020
Central Florida Health News
Back to School
Doctors Discuss Safety, Logistics of Education During Pandemic
6 min |
September 2020
Central Florida Health News
BODY MIND SPIRIT
The Value of Mentors in Career Choices
3 min |
September 2020
Central Florida Health News
The Vaccination Question
Doctor Explains Why Immunizations Are So Critical, Even During Pandemic
6 min |
September 2020
The Atlantic
Hygiene is Overrated
But keep washing your hands.
6 min |
July - August 2020
Mother Jones
Let There Be Light
Is it a bright idea to use ultraviolet beams to kill the coronavirus?
4 min |
September/October 2020
Better Nutrition
PACK UP THE FUN WITH Healthy KIDS' LUNCHES
Liven up your midday meal with these delicious, healthy, and kid-friendly recipes.
7 min |
August 2020
Better Nutrition
Purely Elizabeth
How entrepreneur Elizabeth Stein turned a batch of homemade muffins into a thriving and socially conscious food business.
3 min |
August 2020
Better Nutrition
Oils and Serums for Hair Repair
Whether you’re trying to repair damage from coloring your hair at home, looking to mend parched ends, or just want to de-frizz from summer mugginess, there’s an oil or serum for you.
3 min |
August 2020
Better Nutrition
MCT Oil vs. Coconut Oil: What's the Difference?
Both have therapeutic health effects, but they aren’t the same.
6 min |
August 2020
Better Nutrition
Beta-Glucans: What You Need to Know
These biologically active compounds have multiple—often profound—health benefits, including immune protection.
3 min |
August 2020
Better Nutrition
Can Improving Heart Health Reduce COVID Risk?
Strengthening your cardiovascular system is never a bad thing, but it may be more important now than ever.
3 min |
August 2020
Better Nutrition
Get More Vitamin C
Here are 8 great sources of this key nutrient that aren’t oranges.
6 min |
August 2020
Better Nutrition
Cooking with Whole Fish
Up your grilling game this summer with this heart-healthy recipe.
5 min |
August 2020
Better Nutrition
7 Easy Ways to Make Your Immune System Stronger
Simple strategies of healthy living are vital for keeping the body in tip-top shape to defend against illness.
8 min |
August 2020
Women Fitness
Marathoner Neely Spence Gracey
on Why Breast-feeding the Baby is Important.
4 min |
July - August 2020
Central Florida Health News
Spotlight on Students' Mental Health
New Law Seeks to Lower Number of Baker Act Incidents
3 min |
August 2020
Central Florida Health News
MEDICAL Advice
Stress Management During COVID-19
2 min |
August 2020
Central Florida Health News
Staying Connected
Peace River Center Navigates The ‘New Normal’ During Pandemic
4 min |
August 2020
Central Florida Health News
THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH
MENTAL HEALTH ILLNESSES are common in the United States. In fact, nearly one in five adults is living with a mental health illness. Each year, we set aside the August edition of Central Florida Health News to focus on mental and behavioral health.
2 min |
August 2020
Central Florida Health News
POP QUIZ!
Are Your Protecting Your Eyes From Digital Eye Strain?
3 min |
August 2020
Central Florida Health News
Harbingers of HOPE
From ECT to TMS, Lakeland Regional Health Has Powerful Tools for Fighting Depression
4 min |
August 2020
Central Florida Health News
Healthy Cook
Delicious Dishes for a Quick Pick-Me-Up
1 min |
August 2020
Central Florida Health News
BODY MIND SPIRIT
The Uplifting Power of Positive Psychology
3 min |
August 2020
Muscular Development
Weight Loss Decreases Free Testosterone
Life is balance. The teeter-totter on school playgrounds is a perfect example of how things tend to gravitate toward equilibrium unless some outside force acts.
7 min |
August 2020
Women Fitness
What To Eat & Not To Eat While Pregnant
Pregnancy is a truly special time in most women’s lives, but it is also a time to take extra considerations for our health.
3 min |
July - August 2020
Women Fitness
5 Simple Exercises to Beat "Tech Neck"
“Tech neck,” is a term used to describe neck pain directly attributed to technology use, according to the New York Post.
2 min |
July - August 2020
Women Fitness
5 Self-Care Practices To Optimize Your Workout Routine
In the pursuit of wellness, many focus solely on rigorous exercise. However, those who constantly push their bodies to its limit are at higher risk for serious injury, heightened stress and a dwindling desire to reach their fitness goals.
3 min |
July - August 2020
Pilates Style
ROLL With It
Self-myofascial release is a simple (no machines!), easy way to decrease tension and pain, plus it may help you get more out of your Pilates practice.
6 min |