Who doesn't love puppy kisses, playing fetch and having a warm little fur baby snuggled up next to you? But, did you know that adding a dog to your life also has a plethora of additional physical, social and emotional… read more
Health
Schedule Your Annual Check-up
Parents are often diligent about scheduling their children for their annual check-up with the pediatrician. But when was the last time you scheduled one for yourself? Many adults delay annual check-ups if they are not experiencing any problems but routine… read more
Should We Be Using Water Filters?
It’s officially summer which means more time spent outside, and, of course, wading through sweltering Florida heat and thick humidity. Due to the rising temperatures, it’s important that we remember to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! According to experts at The National… read more
5 Tips to Lower Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a silent killer. It creeps up on individuals, creating no symptoms and showing no signs. Inside the human body, however, the substance grows. In the United States, about 38% of adults suffer from high cholesterol, according to the… read more
Local Women Battle Ovarian Cancer, Part 3
A Tale of Two Lives - Surviving, fighting and educating through ovarian cancer Known as one of the “silent killers,” ovarian cancer claims approximately 14,000 lives a year in the U.S., sparing no one … even children as young as two… read more
Dancing: It’s Not Just for Kids
Dancing isn’t just for children in dance companies. It isn’t just reserved for your prom night either. It’s something you can learn at any time and use to better your own health. Physical activity, in general, decreases a person’s likelihood… read more
Local Women Battle Ovarian Cancer, Part 2
A Tale of Two Lives - Surviving, fighting and educating through ovarian cancer Known as one of the “silent killers,” ovarian cancer claims approximately 14,000 lives a year in the U.S., sparing no one … even children as young as two… read more
Local Women Battle Ovarian Cancer, Part 1
A Tale of Two Lives - Surviving, fighting and educating through ovarian cancer Known as one of the “silent killers,” ovarian cancer claims approximately 14,000 lives a year in the U.S., sparing no one … even children as young as two… read more
Can COVID-19 Make You Lose Hair?
COVID-19 affects the body in different ways. Infected individuals report feeling lightheaded, hazy and feverish. Others report an inability to taste or smell. Some even felt like they were in a different dimension. Recently, a new alarming symptom garnered some… read more
Fitbit for Fido: Wearable Tech for Your Pet
BY CAMILLE GRAHAM These days, you track everything. You count steps, measure sleep and — if you’re, ahem, a bit nosy — track the location of your loved ones. With smartwatches and fitness trackers, every movement you make is accounted… read more
