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April 22, 2013 11:06 AM
Ask Florence; Seniors must learn to protect themselves

Seniors must learn to protect themselves—and not just from scam artists and fall-related injuries. We’re talking the same kind of protection you hear so much about on college campuses. Yes. That protection.

December 28, 2012 05:18 PM
Stomaching the Holidays
Megan Patiry

For nearly a week after the holiday season, it can be hard to move; from the couch, that is. Not only is this time of year physically and emotionally exhausting (shopping, anyone?), it is also trying on our digestive systems. The family atmosphere combined with festivities always involves some of the richest foods of the season make it easy to stray from the routine, healthy path many of us had been following – and are now having a hard time getting back into. Fortunately, there’s a one-step plan of action (well, inaction) to recovering from the holidays.

October 16, 2012 05:13 PM
Seeing the Light; Nighttime Lighting and Breast Cancer
Megan Patiry

Typically we view seeing light in the darkness as a good thing – either literally, as in a flashlight or candle, or metaphorically as an epiphany or revelation. The glaring light in the darkness of our bedrooms, splayed about from cell phones, laptops and nightlights, however, is another story; and it’s one that has even deserved research from the American Medical Association.

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May 20, 2013 06:23 PM
Clues to Congenital Heart Disease

A large-scale genomic analysis found that non-inherited mutations in hundreds of genes together account for about 1 in 10 cases of severe congenital heart defects. The findings bring us closer to understanding the most common type of birth defect.

May 20, 2013 06:23 PM
Clues to Congenital Heart Disease

A large-scale genomic analysis found that non-inherited mutations in hundreds of genes together account for about 1 in 10 cases of severe congenital heart defects. The findings bring us closer to understanding the most common type of birth defect.

May 20, 2013 05:34 PM
Commission to recognize valuable contribution of emergency personnel during ‘National EMS Week’

National EMS Week provides an opportunity to honor the men and women who serve on the front line of pre-hospital emergency medical care—telecommunicators, paramedics and emergency medical technicians. “EMS: One Mission … One Team” is this year’s theme. As part of National EMS Week, the Lake County Board of County Commissioners will recognize the contribution of EMS professionals by issuing a proclamation which will be presented at the regular Board meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 21 in the Board Chambers of the Lake County Administration Building, 315 W. Main St., Tavares.

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