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While mental health challenges can affect virtually anyone living anywhere, there are certain populations that are at particular disadvantages for a variety of reasons. Rural areas in the United States have an estimated 17.58 million people in nonmetropolitan areas...
During the holiday season, many people feel a renewed sense of generosity. It's a time when communities come alive with food drives, toy collections, volunteer events and donation campaigns - all fueled by the spirit of giving.
While this seasonal...
EAGLE LAKE, FL — November 21–22, 2025 — R2Cares successfully concluded its 2025 Weekend of Wellness, a transformative two-day initiative that brought together community leaders, educators, athletes, mental health advocates, families, and youth across Polk County. The event fostered inspiration,...
As your sun-kissed glow gives way to crisp winter air, your skin may start to feel the effects of cooler, drier weather. Yet, with the right care, it's possible to maintain that healthy, luminous look all season long.
Winter skin...
Pets are more than companions - they're family - and keeping them healthy can be simple, enjoyable and rewarding. Today's pet parents may be busier than ever, yet they're also more committed to wellness than previous generations. That means...
Stress and parenting go hand in hand, but during the holiday season, many parents find their stress levels rising to new heights.
Between coordinating schedules, shopping, traveling and managing children's expectations - plus the disruption to the school routine that...
Forget the outdated nutrition advice that told parents to skip whole milk. A growing body of research is turning that idea on its head, making it time to rethink what "healthy" means for growing kids.
For decades, families have been...
LAKELAND, Fla. – A powerful spirit of purpose and remembrance came together at Fletcher Park on Lake Bonny on Saturday, where community leaders, coaches, and nonprofit partners gathered to dedicate the park’s newest Automated External Defibrillator (AED). The...
As concerns about childhood obesity and chronic disease reach crisis levels, public health experts are urging Americans to eat more fresh produce.
For the first time in history, more children worldwide are obese than underweight - a reversal driven largely...
Heart health is about more than just the heart itself. It's a two-way street between the heart and the rest of the body. However, many U.S. adults aren't aware of the connection between organs.
According to a survey conducted by...
