Choosing a profession can be a difficult task. There are many factors to consider. For many, the amount of monetary compensation can be a key factor. Taking it a step further, choosing an actual job or position with a company can be even more difficult. Extended benefits, commute to work, vacation time, number of hours required, travel and stress all typically weigh heavily on … [Read more...]
Sanford Burnham & Florida Hospital Team up to Study Fat Distribution & Body Shapes
People who have apple-shaped bodies carry more weight around their abdomen compared to people with pear-shaped bodies, who carry weight around their hips and thighs. For over 50 years scientists have known that certain body shapes are also associated with health risks—apple shapes (central adiposity) are linked to a higher incidence of several chronic diseases including … [Read more...]
New Lake Nona Shops and Restaurants Officially Announced
After a long awaited official announcement regarding new retail tenants, Tavistock Development Co., officially announced an assortment of new shops and restaurants to occupy Lake Nona. Vickrey Place- The 10,500 square foot shopping center located along Narcoossee Road adjacent to Valencia College. Current leases include Starbucks, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, and Jersey … [Read more...]
Sanford Burnham Scientists Discover Potential Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers at the Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP) have identified a new potential target for drugs to prevent type 2 diabetes. A paper published today in the Journal of Clinical Investigation shows that blocking a cellular glucose sensor in muscle improves insulin responsiveness. “Our new study shows that a protein called MondoA may serve as a key … [Read more...]
It’s a Jungle Out There – Literally for Wycliffe Missionaries, Barry & Karen Keagy
When Barry and Karen Keagy moved to the Isle of Pines neighborhood in Lake Nona a year and a half ago, they weren’t sure what to expect. After all, they had only recently returned to settle down in the U.S. in 2014 after mostly living in South America for more than 20 years and only coming back to the States occasionally for 3- to 12-month periods. The tranquil suburbia of Lake … [Read more...]
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