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As more Americans live longer, maintaining brain health is becoming an increasingly important part of overall well-being.
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By Dr. Joel Caschette
UnitedHealthcare | 6/15/26 |
![Dr. Aneglica Ahrens is the lead author of the study and UF/IFAS assistant research scientist in microbiology. [Photo courtesy Angelica Ahrens]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260611-103404-206-he%20obesity.jpg)
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Clues to who may develop obesity later in life can be found within the first year after birth, according to new long-term ...
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By Jamie Groh
UF/IFAS | 6/11/26 |
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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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With warmer months upon us, it’s a natural time to reevaluate our nutrition and fitness routines.
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By Dr. Joel Caschette
Chief Medical Officer UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement Plans of Florida | 6/3/26 |
![Roundtable held to champion Hendry County Mental Health Court..CLEWISTON — On Thursday, May 28, Hendry County Judge Robert Ostrov held a roundtable discussion with Hendry County mental health professionals regarding the establishment of Hendry County’s first mental health court. The Judge was joined by Hendry County Commissioners Ramon Iglesias and Michael Atkinson, school board member Stephanie Busin and Deputy Chief Assistant State Attorney Tyler Lovejoy. The lunch was sponsored by U.S. Sugar and organized by Refuse to Sink, a Clewiston-based nonprofit dedicated to promoting mental health awareness. [Photo courtesy U.S. Sugar]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260601-111736-640-Hendry%20County%20mental%20health%201%20SA%20FEAT.jpg)
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On Thursday, May 28, Hendry County Judge Robert Ostrov held a roundtable discussion with Hendry County mental health professionals...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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6/1/26
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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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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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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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