Last July, Florida legislators enacted a law intended to combat fraudulent requests for emotional support animals (ESAs) in housing. SB 1084 dictates that animal registries, certifications, and similar online documents are insufficient to support such requests. More importantly, the law outlines criminal penalties for anyone who makes or supports fraudulent requests for animals in housing, including healthcare practitioners.
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HELPING HANDS
Adult Daycare Stimulates Minds While Offering Caregivers a Change of Pace
NO REGRETS
Gessler Clinic’s Dr. Alan Gasner Approaches 50 Years of Medical Practice
Health and Happiness Have No Age Limit
Everybody wants to live a fulfilling life, age gracefully and enjoy the golden years. Maintaining your physical and mental health plays a crucial role in that endeavor. That means it’s important not only to eat right and keep your body moving but also to keep your mind stimulated as well. In this Senior Edition of Central Florida Health News, we touch on some of these very important issues.
National Infant Immunization Week
Many have received immunizations throughout their lifetime, but it’s often taken for granted how much of an impact these vaccines have on the lives of those in our communities, counties, state and even country. The Florida Department of Health in Polk County recognizes April 24-May1 as National Infant Immunization Week. This is an annual observance promoting the benefits of immunizations for children from birth to age 2.
Don't Just Feed Your Appetite, Feed Your Brain
You invite friends over for dinner and spend a couple of days planning, shopping and cooking. By doing so, you have not only created an enjoyable evening for all, but you have exercised your brain.
SHARING IS CARING
Central Florida Health Care Explains the Importance of the Health Information Exchange
7 Ways to Sharpen Your Mind at Any Age
If getting older is getting old to you, you can do many things to improve your brain and your life. Many of us worry about developing dementia, and it’s never too early or too late to boost your brain’s functioning. We all know how it feels to walk into a room and ask, “Why did I come in here?” This can happen at any age and can make you feel like you’re losing your mind. In some ways, you are losing access to short-term memory. The good news is your memory can be restored and enhanced. The earlier you begin to implement holistic tools, the better your aging experience will be. These eight tips are good places to start.
When Man's Best Friend Is Also the Best Medicine
The powerful bond between humans and their pets has always been easily recognizable. Still, every year when we put together the Pets & Your Health edition of Central Florida Health News, we find stories of courage and understanding so strong we can’t help but be inspired.
POP QUIZ!
Pet Allergies? Get the Facts on the Best Way to Cope
HEALING PAWS
A Service Canine, A Veteran, and the Journey Back From the Edge
SPYKE AND MIKE
SPYKE & MIKE GO TO THE PET STORE
Recipe Spotlight
A Healthy Berry Very Easily Turns Decadent
SIGNS of the SEASON
You Say Tomato, We Say Florida’s Finest
Is Olive the New Orange?
Florida Growers Court New Alternative Crop
Florida-Grown Coffee? How UF Scientists Are Using AI To Serve Up the Possibilities
MOST OF THE WORLD’S COFFEE is grown in tropical regions. However, a changing climate could allow coffee to grow farther north — for example, in Florida. In April, all HCYCP participants pick up their tree kits to start their project.
HERO NEVER GAVE UP ON MISSING GIRL, 13!
Clever cop goes motel to motel in search of perv who allegedly took her
DATA: FLORIDA'S TEXTING WHILE-DRIVING LAW RARELY ENFORCED
A Hillsborough County sheriff’s deputy was heading east on Interstate 4 in his red Dodge Charger on a brilliantly sunny afternoon in Florida when he saw him: A young driver behind the wheel of a Jeep texting on his phone.
JW MARRIOTT MARCO ISLAND BEACH RESORT
JW MARRIOTT MARCO ISLAND BEACH RESORT
A Florida Outing
Join in the popular pastime at The Concession Golf Club.
THE ICONIC AMAZING ARTIST
Wow! What a blast going on here in central Florida! If you didn’t see the interview on Born to Ride TV on the Boss Hogg Radio Show last month, just visit the Born to Ride Archives and watch.