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Lake Nona High School PTSA Helps to ‘End the Silence’

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The teen years are hard for so many students and their families. As parents, we wonder what is normal behavior or if there is something else going on. Are they just typical teens or are they suffering from things like depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, OCD, etc.? Are there signs to look for? How do we reconnect and talk with our kids?   On Sept. 25, the Lake Nona … [Read more...]

Nemours Children’s Hospital Wins Florida Hospital Association Award

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Nemours Children's Hospital (NCH) was awarded The Innovation of the Year in Patient Care award by the Florida Hospital Association (FHA) on Oct. 4 at The Celebration of Service Awards Ceremony in Orlando. NCH was given the award due to their 3D modeling program that has proven to be a significant aid in cancer and cardiac surgeries as well as preoperative interventional … [Read more...]

USTA: Making History With World-Class Athletes and American Legends

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Thousands of tennis competitors have flocked to the USTA National Campus this fall to participate in the USTA League National Championships, kicking off the final quarter of the year that is jam-packed with events in Lake Nona. Established in 1980, USTA League has grown from 13,000 players in a few parts of the country in its first year to more than 310,000 players across the … [Read more...]

Prediabetes: What You Should Know

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Do you have difficulty losing abdominal fat? Do you crave sweets and carbohydrates on a daily basis? Do you feel sleepy after eating, or shaky when you go without food for several hours? Do any of your first-degree relatives (parents, siblings, children) have diabetes or escalating levels of central obesity? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, then there is a … [Read more...]

Prevention and Treatment of Common Injuries: What Every Athlete Should Know

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The fall sports season is exciting for parents, players, coaches and fans. However, while athletes prepare to deliver a good season, they should also prepare for the potential of injury. Knowing how to avoid and treat common sports injuries is crucial for pulling off a smooth season. Football, soccer, volleyball and cross country all kick off in the fall. These are sports … [Read more...]

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