Stay Hydrated! Staying well hydrated is essential to sustain life. Insufficient water and fluid consumption can lead to dehydration. However, dehydration is much more than quenching your thirst. Dehydration is a medical condition in which the body does… Read More
Get the Facts Lions, tigers, and scammers, oh my!! As if a data breach at Equifax (announced September 2017) is not enough, look-alike websites continue to pop up offering consumers “help” if their data has been breached. All… Read More
Radon is a naturally occurring, odorless, colorless, tasteless, and radioactive gas produced from the radioactive decay of radium. As a Floridian, it’s important to be informed about radon because one in five Florida homes has elevated levels of… Read More
Do you want to live a healthier lifestyle, but are not sure how to begin? Most people are motivated to live healthier when they are diagnosed with a chronic illness such as cardiovascular disease or type 2 diabetes…. Read More
We’ve gotten a lot rain in the last couple of weeks. Some areas were flooded. When heavy rains bring flooding to an area, people don’t often think about the damage caused to their private drinking wells. If your… Read More
Many Americans consume too much dietary sodium. This can increase their blood pressure leading to hypertension, heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and blindness. While sodium is an essential nutrient needed to sustain life, the long-standing recommendation to reduce… Read More
Phosphorus is an essential mineral necessary for bone formation and repair as well as teeth formation. It also serves to promote normal muscle and nerve function, regulate heartbeat, support growth and repair of cells and tissues, store and… Read More
Marion County is notably the Horse Capital of The World, and even as a state, Florida is ranked among the highest in terms of equine numbers. Check out the economic impact of the equine industry in Florida. This… Read More
As residents of Florida, we know there is a chance each year we could experience the discomforts associated with the aftermath of hurricane winds and it is important to be prepared. Having lived in Florida for over 30… Read More
An adequate supply of clean drinking water is an absolute priority during any emergency. A normally active person needs at least one gallon of drinking water daily. That would include about two quarts for drinking and the remainder… Read More
