August marks the return of the highest level of tennis to the U.S., as the North American hard-court swing begins, culminating with the US Open in Flushing Meadows, N.Y., beginning on Aug. 27. The lead-up to the US Open, known as the US Open Series, kicked off for the men in Atlanta in late July and for the women in San Jose, Calif., the first week of August. Stops … [Read more...]
Get Ready Now for the Upcoming Flu Season
The best defense is a good offense. It doesn't seem possible, but flu season is almost here. "The flu can be so serious – the 2017-18 season was the most widespread in recent history with many hospitalizations. If you get it, you can't just ‘ride it out,’” says Ledy Rojas, MD, a board-certified family medicine physician in Lake Nona. "You should do whatever it takes not to … [Read more...]
Disease Prevention by Being Your Own Health Advocate
Disease and illness prevention is important when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle. You should think of your physician as an ally in your quest to live the healthiest life possible, but a majority of disease prevention rests in your hands. By being informed about screenings and paying attention to cues from your body, you and your doctor can create a health plan to reduce … [Read more...]
Behind the Scene: Local Mental Health and Wellness Resources for Our Teens
As the 2018-2019 school year quickly approaches, back-to-school shopping, meet the teachers, and class schedules are top of mind. First-day photos will soon fill our social media feeds, and just like that, summer is over. What we don’t prepare for (or at least until it’s too late) is a mental health crisis plan for our students. This article addresses a topic some consider … [Read more...]
Something to Cheer About at Lake Nona Youth Sports
Two, four, six, eight . . . here’s some news the kids in Lake Nona will appreciate. Brandy Sellers is the new cheer director and head coach for Lake Nona Youth Sports, which is for students in grades K-8. The football and cheer season will kick off in August, and online registration is now open. Even though this will be Sellers’ first season coaching in the Lake Nona … [Read more...]
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