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People who have reached their later years deserve a time to relax and enjoy leisure interests like watching sports and TV shows, reading, and …
Happy holidays everyone. Here we are again, walking through store after store, attempting to find the perfect gifts for relatives, friends, ou…
When 95-year-old Opal Hagerty showed up for her horse-drawn carriage ride in Temecula, California, she was nattily dressed in a fringed suede …
Although people joke about snoring, doctors are less inclined these days to make light of loud Zs.
Jai Gopal Khalsa’s yoga teachings include terms more apt to be heard in a science class — “technology,” “quantum physics,” “white hole.”
Americans are addicted to snacks, and food experts are paying closer attention to what that might mean for health and obesity.
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In the beloved holiday movie, "A Christmas Story," Ralphie attempts to convince his parents and Santa that a Red Ryder BB gun is the perfect C…
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It’s that time of year — time to restock your over-the-counter cold medicine.
Joining a gym is a step toward improving your fitness and health. Getting the most from your gym experience requires proper planning, adequate…
When she reached the north end zone inside Ohio Stadium, Lois “Marge” Stroebel rose from her wheelchair, shed the sleeping bag she’d been bund…
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At a recent nutrition seminar, my friend, Kristin (another registered dietitian) and I were intrigued to hear an update about a new product on…
With less than two months left in the year, now is the time to check the status of health plan deductibles and flexible spending accounts, and…
An important component of a well-planned exercise program is safety.
• What are dry beans?
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It was the color that caught Dave Goodhand’s eye. Walking along the Mississippi River around the St. Anthony Main area, he glanced down at the…
Charlotte Prostate Support and Information Group
Deaf in one ear and significantly hard of hearing in the other, Cheryl Johnson does not go to the theater unless she gets great seats.
Whether you are new to fitness or possess some experience, your training program should include a number of components (training factors). The…
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I have brown spots over the top half of my body, which my doctor says are seborrheic keratoses and are harmless. What causes them, and is ther…
It was early afternoon on the first day of October at the Holtz Children’s Hospital in Miami, and Elizabeth Foley’s room was quiet.
The year was 2012 and Judi and Kurt Buckardt were expecting their third child. Their daughter, Emma, was not yet 2. Their son, Lucas, was 4.
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COPD Breathe Strong America is planned for Nov. 23 at First Alliance Church in Port Charlotte.
Toy drive helps underprivileged children
Cecilia Gray came home from work, only to smell the dreadful odor again. She knew just where it came from.
Women represent two-thirds of Alzheimer's disease patients, according to the Alzheimer's Association, but when it comes to the diagnosis of ea…
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Picture your brain as a symphony orchestra, where all the different sections must communicate with each other to play in unison, or there’ goi…
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Kate Doty is originally from Chicago, Illinois and now lives in North Port.
Marlene Smelko Merkle was born and raised in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, and now is CEO of the Venice Area Board of Realtors.
Emily Rhoads is originally from New Jersey but now resides in Parrish, Florida.
Anne Elferdink, a member of Celebrate Life, was born in Alabama and now resides in Punta Gorda.
You may be familiar with the idea that your gut and skin are home to a collection of microbes – fungi, bacteria and viruses – that are vital f…
Nutrition and Halloween do not necessarily go hand in hand. While many parents may go to great lengths to ensure their youngsters' Halloween t…
Halloween is about embracing the scary and the spooky and enjoying all off the things that go bump in the night. Naturally, the holiday can dr…
Routine medical screenings are an essential element of a healthy lifestyle. Many health screenings are recommended for both men and women, but…
A result of our contemporary lifestyle is the inability to find the time and motivation to participate in beneficial physical activities. This…
Thank you to the breast cancer survivors who shared their stories with us throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We brought them all togeth…
Shaneen Wahl was born in Michigan and now lives in Punta Gorda.
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After the success of the first Moving Day Venice last year organizers are for 2019 hoping for even greater support from the public and sponsor…
A breast cancer diagnosis can catch a person off-guard and drum up all types of feelings. Many people diagnosed with cancer become anxious abo…
Halloween is a favorite day for many children — and even a number of adults. Halloween offers revelers the opportunity to dress up in costume,…
Cancer screenings play an important role in cancer prevention. Screenings may not prevent people from getting cancer, but they can detect the …
Chemotherapy and radiation are common treatment options for people who have been diagnosed with cancer. While radiation may be targeted at spe…
The moment a person receives a breast cancer diagnosis, his or her life changes immeasurably. The roller coaster of emotions begins, and sudde…
Radiation therapy is an effective treatment option in the fight against breast cancer. Cancer cells that remain in the breast after surgery ca…