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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
Let fall decor make you healthy!
Research proves your favorite ways to decorate for the season keep your brain and body in tip-top shape
TV CHEF GORDON IN ARTHRITIS HELL!
Hot-tempered Ramsay, who had surgery to repair knee cartilage in 2021, refuses to slow down and even has a new show on FOX!
News FROM THE WORLD OF MEDICINE
Exposure to loud noise, such as an earsplitting concert, is a common cause of hearing loss. But now we may have a way to prevent it.
The Golden Child
Convenient and tasty, turmeric gummies are the hottest new supplement promising to fight inflammation and improve your health—but do they really deliver?
Meet Your Hands
Get a grip on how your hands work-and how to keep them healthy so they can write, play, text, and touch for life.
HOW TO REDUCE ARTHRITIS PAIN
FINDING RELIEF FROM JOINT PAIN DOESN’T JUST COME IN PILL FORM
ANGELINA ARTHRITIS NIGHTMARE
Hands are becoming scary claws
7 Yoga Asanas to Practice with Arthritis
A general guideline for people who suffer from arthritis & practice yoga is to not force or push your way into positions. Move around gently to compress and release the areas involved in the movements and move slow enough so you notice how you feel and know when to move further and when to back away.
Are you Vitamin C DEFICIENT?
Here’s a fun fact for you: Humans are the ONLY mammals that don’t make their own vitamin C.
Bird Dogs - Health Matters
Joint Relief Made Easy