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By Allen Brown Injuries are difficult to avoid in our everyday activities. As long as you have to do something or have contact with people, there is a possibility of a collision or a wrong step. This …
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7/1/21
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By Michael Moline, Florida Phoenix
Floridians won’t get to vote next year on whether to legalize recreational adult use of marijuana, subject to regulations like those controlling the alcohol …
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6/20/21
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Florida has the largest share of elderly population of all states -- one in every five residents are 65 or older.
By Hristina Byrnes and Grant Suneson, 24/7 Wall St. via The Center Square
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6/16/21
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By Arif R. Sarwari, Physician, Associate Professor of Infectious Diseases, Chair of Department of Medicine, West Virginia University Imagine last night you developed a little runny nose and a sore …
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6/15/21
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From the Florida Department of Health in Orange County
Next week, June 27, 2021, is National HIV Testing Day and the Florida Department of Health in Orange County’s Area 7 HIV/AIDS Program …
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6/15/21
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From The Hustle Cue “Eye of the Tiger.” At-home boxing startup Liteboxer (how have we not heard of this?) scored $20m in funding to get its machine in front of more customers, per TechCrunch . …
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6/10/21
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By Linda Williams
For those striving to live a long and fruitful life, maintaining healthy habits and behaviors is essential to fulfilling your goal. Alongside engaging in physical activity, …
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6/2/21
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Our lab is studying whether service dogs can help these military veterans, who may also have depression and anxiety – and run an elevated risk of death by suicide – in addition to having PTSD.
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By Leanne Nieforth, Ph.D. Student, Purdue University and Marguerite E. O'Haire, Associate Professor of Human-Animal Interaction, Purdue University
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5/27/21
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Fewer patients hospitalized with virus thanks to the vaccines, but doctors still seeing pandemic’s severe consequences
From AdventHealth
People who are younger than 50 and who don’t fit …
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5/27/21
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From the Florida Department of Health in Orange County
Earlier this year, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) authorized State Agencies for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) to enhance the WIC …
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5/26/21
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From the City of Apopka
We may be halfway through April, but the City of Apopka isn't stopping with their plans to bring the community together. With events ranging from health and fitness, to …
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4/13/21
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For years, the U.S. has been battling steep, sustained increases in STDs
From the Florida Department of Health in Orange County
The Florida Department of Health in Orange County …
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4/12/21
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From AdventHealth
With coronavirus vaccines being distributed to community members, we’re turning a corner and looking forward to better days ahead for all of our loved ones. When it’s your …
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3/30/21
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From the Orange County Newsroom
At Monday's news conference, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings announced that, starting April 5, the county will be re-opening several seniors facilities, gyms, …
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3/29/21
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Smoking is a major cause of heart and lung disease and can increase an individual’s risk for developing complications from COVID-19
From the Florida Department of Health in Orange County
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3/29/21
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Applications will be accepted April 1 through May 31. The funding will be available in January 2022.
From AdventHealth
AdventHealth is offering $1.2 million in grants to local nonprofits …
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3/24/21
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While engaging in self-care is a great way to take care of yourself mentally, treating the root causes of your mental struggles will lead to long-lasting improvements.
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By Linda Williams
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3/16/21
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By Allen Brown There are many ways to lose weight; some of them have proven to be effective, and others, not so much. Many people have started looking into intermittent fasting, a weight-loss …
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3/7/21
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Groundhog Day is February 2 By Jeremy David Engels, Penn State Many of us will recall the American comedy film “Groundhog Day.” Originally released in 1993, it stars the incomparable Bill Murray …
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1/31/21
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From AdventHealth
January is a great time to reevaluate your family’s eating habits and make sure the little ones are living a healthy, well-rounded lifestyle. Food preferences are usually …
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1/21/21
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New Year's 2021 By Patrick J Lewis, University of Regina and Whitney Blaisdell, University of Regina We hear constantly how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the economy , personal finance , …
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12/27/20
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By John Haughey | The Center Square
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Friday that Florida gyms can reopen and restaurants' indoor seating can expand to 50 percent capacity beginning Monday.
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5/15/20
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In a complicated world full of pressures and unexpected surprises, it’s important we all keep ourselves fit and healthy for whatever may come. While the idea of physical fitness is pretty …
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5/13/20
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Beyond the physical benefits you'll gain from exercising at home, more exercise is known to be effective in keeping your mental health strong and resilient.
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4/23/20
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By David H. Jernigan, Professor of Health Law, Policy & Management, Boston University | The Conversation
In the midst of the COVID-19 epidemic, it has become easier to buy alcohol than …
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4/8/20
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