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Safety First

Contrary to what Hollywood portrays, aging can be a wonderful thing. Getting to see our children grow up into mature adults and live out their goals is a very rewarding process. One of the main purposes on this earth, besides our own happiness, is to pass our knowledge and wisdom to the next generation. “Leave this place better than we …

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STEVIA: A SWEET WEAPON AGAINST TOOTH DECAY

Pyure Brands Encourages Individuals to Discover Stevia’s Plaque-Fighting Benefits Recent studies have revealed that stevia fights tooth decay. According to tests conducted by Purdue University’s Dental Science Research Group, stevia prevents the growth of Streptococcus mutans, the bacteria that is responsible for forming dental plaque in the mouth. While sugar collects this bacteria and promotes wearing of enamel and cavities, …

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Community Partnerships the Key to Success

By Dr. Robert R. Jones For any community-based organization, your success is only as strong as the relationships you build. At Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW), we strive to provide high-quality, low-cost educational opportunities, programs and services for our students. Often, this is only possible through the partnerships we share with other community-based organizations. The numerous partnerships FSW has established …

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Stem Cells Take Center Stage

By David Ebner, Staff Writer The world will never forget the fate-filled day when four young men from Liverpool, England walked onto the stage of The Ed  Sullivan Show in 1964. The bright stage lights and the squeals from the crowd rained down on the smiling group, and that grainy black and white image was pinned as a moment of …

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Think About Your Heart Health Even After Heart Month

February is  designateda as American Heart Month., but every month should be focused  on strengthening community through healthy living, and the promotion for everyone to take steps in the prevention of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, so they can lead longer, healthier lives. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is responsible for one …

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I found it — The Secret to Anti-Aging!

My cholesterol dropped by 73 points in 1 month, my husband’s morning blood sugar level dropped from 200 to 113 in 3 months, and we are feeling and looking so much YOUNGER! A few months ago, my husband’s blood sugars were out of control after years of controlling it with diet. And his skin had taken on a yellowish-grey pallor… …

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What is the difference between Bladeless Laser Cataract Surgery and traditional cataract surgery?

By Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS At Frantz EyeCare we offer both bladeless laser cataract surgery and traditional cataract surgery. With the bladeless procedure, the first three steps of your surgery are done with a computer controlled LenSx laser to ensure the highest-precision surgical incisions. The LenSx is unquestionably the most technologically advanced option for cataract patients. LenSx utilizes a …

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FLORIDA HOMESTEAD DESCENDENT DISTRIBUTION

By James W. Mallonee The term homestead means different things depending on your situation.  If you are a winter visitor owning real estate in Florida, it means being treated differently when it comes to property taxes.  If you are a Florida resident, it means that your property tax increases are limited from year to year and your home cannot be …

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March 2-8 is Sleep Awareness Week – What is Your Sleep IQ?

True or False? During sleep, your brain rests. False. While your body rests, your brain doesn’t. An active brain during sleep prepares us for alertness and peak functioning the next day. Sleeping just one hour less a night can prevent you from learning or functioning normally. True. Most adults need around eight hours of sleep to function at their best. …

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Throwaway Kids Become World Changers

By Alex Anderson, Senior Associate Pastor at Bayside Community Church 2:38 p.m. February 12, 2015 Upper Room, Day Spring Episcopal Conference Center Parrish, Florida Dear Reader, My friend Ben Rodgers and I took an afternoon break from the day’s leadership development work we were engaged in and, while on our break, Ben, who is the executive director of Children’s Cup …

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