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Skin Cancer Screening a Necessity For Floridians
HEALTHY SKIN - It should come as no big surprise that simply living in Florida puts you at an increased risk for skin cancer. The reason for this is simple: The biggest cause of skin cancer is exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV light) from the sun.
Youths and Suicide: Spot the Warning Signs
Many health experts have noted that the pandemic has wreaked havoc on mental health as of late. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to focus on how to help those who are suffering.
The Age of Entitlement
BODY, MIND & SPIRIT - Every generation has voiced some form of critical opinions of youth. The old term “whippersnapper” labeled an overconfident or defiant adolescent. Today’s buzzword is “entitled,” and while blaming this on social media is convenient, it is not realistic.
Robotics Help Refine Hip, Knee Replacement
ORTHOPAEDIC HEALTH - As we move further into the 21st century, more and more of the amazing things that science fiction promised us are becoming reality. One fascinating technological development is the use of robots in a variety of applications – including orthopaedic surgery. There are many reasons to utilize robots in various medical procedures, and the evidence is growing that the advantages of doing so are numerous.
Packing a Nutritious School Lunch May Call for Some Stealth
We want our families to have a healthy diet, especially the youngsters going back to school. We give them a good breakfast and plan a nutritious dinner, but what about lunch? We can pack a healthy lunch for our children, but will they eat it?
Protect Yourself, Your Family From The Flu
Polk County schools are back in session which means your child is likely encountering many viruses every day. To protect their health and that of your family, the Florida Department of Health in Polk County encourages people 6 months of age and older to seek a flu shot on a yearly basis. The flu shot is the best way to protect families and communities against the spread of influenza.
NEW DOCTORS IN A NEW ERA
Pandemic Offers Unique Education for Medical Residents Starting Their Careers
DETERMINATION & DREAMS
Polk State Respiratory Care Student Works Hard To Reach Her Goals
Happiness Happens… In the Sun!
HEALTHY AGING
DEEP DIVE INTO THE DELTA VARIANT
Lakeland Regional Health’s Dr. Haight Talks About the Latest Threat
I Saw the Sign
by Brooke Schnittman, founder, Coaching With Brooke
MAINTAINING VISIBILITY
Crew control, for lack of a better term, can help ensure safety.
Horse Life
A Cowboy Experience
Orlando's Premiere: sept. 8-10
The first pen show in Orlando, Florida in over two decades was a huge success according to vendors, attendees, and Show Director Joe Cortner.
Jack Owoc – ‘I Am ENERGY'
Jack Owoc—entrepreneur, frequent litigant, Florida Man—didn’t just invent the energy drink Bang, he embodies it. Now his caffeine empire is teetering
I Was Wrong I FORGOT THE FIRST RULE OF BUSINESS
SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR Ron Ben-Zeev has built companies in multiple industries, including cloud software and real estate. Yet his current company, World Housing Solution-a threetime Inc. 5000 honoree based in Sanford, Florida-almost failed because Ben-Zeev didn't follow a fundamental rule of entrepreneurship. -As told to Steven I. Weiss
COURT RULES IN FAVOR OF TEXAS LAW ON SOCIAL MEDIA REGULATION
A federal appeals court ruled in favor of a Texas law targeting major social media companies like Facebook and Twitter in a victory for Republicans who accuse the platforms of censoring conservative speech.
Florida Sportsmen's Conservation Association 2022 Florida Youth Gator Hunt
Florida Sportsmen's Conservation Association hosted their first Florida Youth Hunt for alligator at Stormwater Treatment Area 1 East in the Florida Everglades, and it was a success.
The Garden Magician
Your vegetable garden should be an extension of your home, says writer and principal designer at Damour Drake, Maryline Damour. Here's how to make it an outdoor dining area, larder, or living space.
PRESIDENT DeSANTIS?
THE OUTSPOKEN, WOKE-BATTLING REPUBLICAN GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA COULD OUT-TRUMP TRUMP ALL THE WAY TO THE WHITE HOUSE