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Cycling for a Cause: Having Fun While Doing Good

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There are plenty of reasons to enjoy cycling: get fit, enjoy the outdoors, spend time with family and friends, or achieve a goal of riding a specific distance in a certain amount of time. Cycling is great exercise. A 130-pound person can burn 470 calories an hour cycling at a moderate pace – and have fun while doing it. What if you could do all the above while helping those in … [Read more...]

A Better Understanding Of The Most Common Cause of Infertility

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Not enough people know about PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome, despite the fact that it affects about 5 to 10 percent of women in the U.S. PCOS is the cause of most ovulation problems. In women with PCOS, a hormonal imbalance interferes with the growth and release of eggs from the ovaries (ovulation). For many women, irregular periods may be “normal” to them. Periods can be … [Read more...]

Local Lake Nona Athlete to Participate in the Regional Drive, Chip and Putt at TPC Sawgrass LC

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  Eight-year-old Briel Royce will be participating in the Regional Drive, Chip and Putt at TPC Sawgrass, an incredibly competitive golf championship. It’s held in September at the Augusta National Golf Club the Sunday before the Masters Tournament and is broadcast live by the Golf Channel. Briel will be the first from the Nonahood to participate in this prestigious … [Read more...]

Lake Nona Resident Teams Up With the Y and Loses Big!

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In July 2016, Chris Wright had a moment that ultimately changed the course of his life. He was helping his wife pull weeds in their yard, a task that many would view as relatively simple.  Within minutes of helping, Chris suddenly felt short of breath and dizzy. The fear he felt that day led him to decide it was time to make a lifestyle change. At the time, he was 33 years old … [Read more...]

USTA Update

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Youth tennis has been a pillar of the USTA National Campus since it opened its doors in Lake Nona in January. With a robust slate of youth programming, a variety of clinics and junior tournaments, young players can always be seen on the grounds. Now, youth tennis is getting a new look, as the USTA has debuted its revolutionary new youth tennis brand, “Net Generation.” For … [Read more...]

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