Let’s cut right to the chase: Chronic dieting is unhealthy. It wreaks havoc on your metabolism...
Category - Health and Self
Overcoming the Stigma of Mental Illness
When we think of the word “health” most of us think of physical health rather than mental...
Not Your Typical Valentine’s Day – 4 Unique Date...
If celebrating Valentine’s Day with a dinner and a movie isn’t your thing, there are plenty of...
Five Habits for Better Sleep
Today’s fast-paced environment leaves little room for a good night’s rest. Sleep is...
5 Common Nutrition Mistakes
Most of us start our days with the best of intentions. We want to exercise effectively and eat the...
Opioids – An Epidemic in the Making
In May 2017, Gov. Rick Scott officially declared a health emergency in the state of Florida. While...
The Booming Issue: Geriatrics
Florida is known for its influx of snowbirds during the winter, but its aging population consists...
Fantastic Bats and Where to Find Them
In person, Gracie looks like a flying teddy bear, but scientifically speaking, she’s a Rodrigues...
Creating a HeartSafe Gainesville
According to the American Heart Association, 350,000 people die each year from out-of-hospital...
Save Your Ta-Tas: The Best Protection is Early Detection
I used to wear many hats, now I wear many scarves. My name is Cheryl Tyrone, I am a daughter...
Save a Life, Spot a Seizure
When someone hears the word “seizure,” they visualize a person with their eyes rolled back...
Nurses: The Leading Force Behind Good Health
Greater Gainesville is lucky to have world-renowned healthcare. Ranking higher than the national...
The Human Touch of Modern Medical Technology
During the past two years, North Florida Regional Medical Center (NFRMC) has placed itself on the...
The Pink Badge of Courage
The night before Jessica Ayers was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 29, she prayed:...
One Less Pill
Kay Thomas used to take aspirin daily with breakfast. Each dose of this little white pill was...
Beat the Florida Heat
Summer is the season of freedom. The kids are out of school, the sun is bright and many people take...
Acupuncture 101
Five Element Acupuncture connects the human being through all parts — body, mind and...
Your Skin in the Sunshine State
Florida isn’t called the sunshine state just for fun. In fact, according to board-certified...