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In today’s fast-paced world, sleep is often one of the first things people sacrifice.
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By Lori Wiggins
UF/IFAS | 6/9/26 |
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When summer hits, life seems to speed up for many individuals. School ends, celebrations pile up, travel increases...
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By Angelika Keene
UF/IFAS | 6/9/26 |
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Family caregivers can often get paid to provide home care services for a loved one under their state Medicaid program. Eligibility rules and services can vary greatly by state.
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6/8/26
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“Summer should be fun, but it also requires families to be more intentional about safety,” says Dr. Christopher Blank ...
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By Boys Town South Florida
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6/8/26
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An estimated 7.4 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, highlighting the importance of Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month ...
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By Lourdes Mederos
UF/IFAS | 6/8/26 |
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As summer approaches, the heat may push you to drink anything cold and refreshing.
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By Brad Buck
UF/IFAS | 6/3/26 |
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The Alzheimer’s Association will hold a virtual Caregiver Support Group meeting on the second...
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By Alzheimer’s Association
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5/7/26
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Crisis Prevention & Empowerment (CPE), a nonprofit dedicated to providing free and affordable mental health support ...
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News from Crisis Prevention & Empowermen
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5/7/26
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Mental health challenges among young people remain persistently high, and many students...
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By Dr. Nicole Brady
Chief Medical Officer UnitedHealthcare Student Resources | 5/5/26 |
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Today, many military firefighters face a quieter, long-term threat: cancer. Research shows these veterans experience higher rates of several cancer ...
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By Cristina Johnson
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5/1/26
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Pregnancy and the months after birth can be exciting, but raise a lot of questions.
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Answered By: Dr. Jamira Duffy,
Family Medicine Physician, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Florida | 4/28/26 |
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Alzheimer’s Association offers a virtual Caregiver Support Group on the third Tuesday of every month from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. beginning May 19 ...
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By Alzheimer’s Associatio
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4/23/26
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Every child develops in their own way and at their own pace. Some children talk early, others take more time.
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By Healthy Humans Hendry-Glades
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4/16/26
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Life is full of change. Some changes are exciting, while others can create pressure, worry or uncertainty. Stress is a normal response ...
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By Healthy Humans Hendry-Glades
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4/16/26
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Extreme heat is arriving earlier in the year, underscoring the urgent need for individuals and communities to be fully prepared
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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4/16/26
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The recently released 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans mark a long-overdue reset in federal nutrition advice.
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By Jeff Volek, PhD
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4/16/26
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April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month, and the American Red Cross is encouraging pet owners across South Florida...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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4/16/26
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Pregnancy comes with plenty of checklists. Appointments, registries, leave planning. It also comes with a lot of questions people don’t always talk about.
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By Dr. Lisa Saul
Chief Medical Officer of Women’s Health for UnitedHealthcare | 4/14/26 |
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Crisis Prevention & Empowerment (CPE) has received a $5,000 grant as ...
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News from Crisis Prevention & Empowerment
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4/3/26
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The Alzheimer’s Association will host vitual Caregiver Support Group meetings on the following dates:
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By Alzheimer’s Association
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4/2/26
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