Heart disease doesn’t happen just to older adults. It is happening to younger adults more and more often.
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News from the Centers for Disease Control
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1/31/23
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When stress hits hard as it did during the pandemic, many of us eat more, and less-than-healthy comfort foods may be the treats we reach for first.
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News from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
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1/31/23
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February is Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month. AMD is a common eye condition and is the leading cause of vision loss in older adults.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/30/23 |
The 16th Annual Okeechobee Family Health & Safety Exp offered health information for all ages
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/30/23 |
The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends regular dental cleanings every six months, and recommends X-rays once a year.
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By Jon Pine
IRSC | 1/24/23 |
Attention turns to the annual tradition of making New Year’s resolutions. Will you be smoke-free in 2023?
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By Laura Corbin, Bureau Chief,
Tobacco Free Florida | 1/23/23 |
Should you be worried about indoor air quality?
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/17/23 |
A new study from the University of Florida provides more evidence that the breast milk of people vaccinated against COVID-19...
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By Samantha Murray
UF/IFAS | 1/13/23 |
The Florida Department of Health encourages residents to take action to protect their homes and families from the dangers of radon exposure ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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1/11/23
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An anxious mind creates tension in the body.
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By Nancy Dale Ph.D.
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1/11/23
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Most of South Florida remains at medium risk of COVID-19 according to the weekly report from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/10/23 |
Walmart invites communities to start down the path of getting – and staying – healthy at the first Walmart Wellness Day of 2023 on Saturday, Jan. 14
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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1/10/23
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Most of South Florida is a “medium” risk of covid transmission according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/30/22 |
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Department of Agriculture scientists are developing new tests and tools to identify and track the COVID virus and its variants in wild and domestic …
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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12/21/22
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December 17, 2022 was a special day to experience the natural beauty of the ancient Florida Kissimmee River...
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By Nancy Dale, Ph.D.
Author | 12/21/22 |
Picture a snake that swallowed a mouse. You can observe the mouse moving down the snake’s body.
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By Doctor Leland Heller M.D.
Okeechobee Family Practice | 12/16/22 |
The pace of the day can be exhausting when our lives become filled every minute with working...
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By Nancy Dale, Ph.D.
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OKEECHOBEE -- Mosquito control spraying is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 5, through Wednesday, Dec. 7 ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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12/1/22
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The Florida Division of Emergency Management and Florida Department of Health announced a new partnership with AIDS Healthcare Foundation
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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
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3/15/21
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