Photo by Tanya Consaul Photography After her son graduated from high school, Kim Parham was given Casey, a golden retriever puppy, to keep her company. To complement her work at Shands as a nurse, Kim decided to take Casey to… read more
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Beyond Childhood Vaccinations
By Elayza Gonzalez Vaccinations are not just for your childhood. According to the Immunization Action Coalition, the nation’s premier source of childhood, adolescent and adult immunization information, getting vaccinated can be a lifelong job. You are never too old to… read more
We Tried It!
Looking for a relaxing way to heal your aches and pains? Interested in trying out ballroom dancing? From infrared saunas and BioMats to swing classes, the Wellness360 team has got you covered! Swing Dance Lessons at IndepenDance Of the seven… read more
Health Hacks: 6 tech products to keep you in peak physical condition
By Colleen McTiernan and Lizzie Vasquez | Photos courtesy of manufacturer As technology advances, it is becoming easier than ever to take charge of your health. From fertility trackers to indoor climate monitors, here are seven products equipped with smart… read more
Primal vs. Paleo: What’s the difference?
By Elayza Gonzalez In today’s society, people are always trying to find the diet that works best for them and their healthy lifestyle. With more and more fad diets popping up every day, it is getting harder and harder to… read more
For the Love of Tennis
Photo by Sincerely Gone Photography After a lifetime of being active in different sports, it was only natural for Jennifer Todd, mom of two, to join in when her friends started tennis lessons. Now, she plays almost every day of… read more
Choosing Juice: The pros and cons to juicing
By Meredith Sheldon | Photo by Sincerely Gone Photography Muscle pain, lethargy and body aches were everyday symptoms for Cherie Calbom. After endless doctor visits, she felt hopeless, struggling with chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. Then, she tried juicing. After… read more
Have Your Heart Set on Preventing Heart Disease
By Danielle Spano Your heart has an important job: it provides your body with the blood, oxygen and nourishment it needs to function, and keeping your heart healthy is vital. The Centers for Disease Control reports that in the United… read more
Ask The Oncologist
By Andres Bhatia, MD Dr. Bhatia went to Medical School at UCCEM in Puerto Rico and did his residency and fellowship at Cleveland Clinic. He has been in private practice in Gainesville since 1993, and he joined Florida Cancer Specialists in… read more
Celebrate National Brownie Day with Alternative Brownies!
By Mercedes Leguizamon National Brownie Day is upon us and Dec. 8 is your opportunity to show your skills off and try some new brownie recipes in the kitchen — something more creative and more fun than your basic fudge… read more