Shin splints are a relatively common injury that can cause considerable pain. Who gets them, how do you prevent them, and how do you treat them? “Shin splints are the common term for two separate overuse conditions of the lower leg:… read more
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24 Easy Ways to Conquer Calories
If telling people we “don’t have time” or we “don’t enjoy exercising” burned calories, gyms and fitness centers would cease to exist. We’re busy. We’re tired. We don’t want to expend the morsel of energy we have left on a… read more
Why You Will Need a REAL ID
I boarded a United Airlines Boeing 737-900 at the end of May. Three seats lined each side of the economy cabin, and as I struggled to find a place for my carry-on luggage, I looked around at the sleeping faces… read more
Are You a Workaholic?
Many people claim to be "workaholics," but what exactly defines one, and is it a desirable trait? In 1971, minister and psychologist Wayne Oates coined the term “workaholism” and defined it as “the compulsion or the uncontrollable need to work… read more
Ted Talks: Is it time to ditch the workout tips?
In my role as a health writer, I’ve read, researched, and/or written hundreds—maybe thousands—of wellness tips. Do this. Do that. Don’t do this. Don’t, for the love of guacamole, ever eat 11 mashed avocados in 43 seconds! Tricks. Strategies. Actions.… read more
Summer’s Hidden Health Danger is Right on Your Table!
When temperatures reach their peak in the summertime, it’s usually synonymous with more backyard barbecues, dips in the pool and weekend road trips, but there’s something else you may encounter this season: heat-induced health dilemmas. Bug bites, dehydration, summer colds… read more
The Best of Corn
Corn is an incredibly important crop that is used in a wide range of food and other products globally. For thousands of years, it has supported the diets and livelihoods of millions. Also known as maize, corn does not exist naturally… read more
Battling Kidney Stones
Many of us have known someone who has had or at least heard the horror stories of having kidney stones. They can cause pain that has been compared to childbirth. According to Keck Medicine of USC, more than 1 in… read more
Spotlight 360: Bonnie and Ralph Cameron
Meet our Spotlight360 couple Ralph and Bonnie Cameron. They are local residents in Gainesville, dedicated realtors with Coldwell Banker, wonderful grandparents and two Harley Davidson motorcycle enthusiast who seize every opportunity they can to ride their bikes! They enjoy scenic… read more
Acupuncture Treatments: Fighting Pain With Needles
When most people think about acupuncture, they often envision the unpleasant act of being repeatedly pricked and prodded with needles. With that said, according to NYU Langone Medical Center, more than 10 million acupuncture treatments are administered annually in the… read more
