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Avon Park, FL – October 22, 2025 – The Culpepper's Cardiac Foundation (CCF) continues its lifesaving mission across Central Florida with the placement of its 76th automated external defibrillator (AED) at the Highlands County Moose Lodge #2494 in Avon...
From crossing time zones to adjusting to new surroundings, getting quality sleep while traveling can be a challenge. Whether traveling for business or leisure, between long flights and packed itineraries, travelers often struggle to get the rest they need...
Sharing a meal offers far more than a full stomach; the benefits of eating together extend well beyond the dinner table.
In the "2025 World Happiness Report," evidence shows that sharing meals has a substantial impact on an individual's well-being....
Fall Back into Balance: Autumn Reset Tips
by James Coulter
Autumn is finally upon us. The days are getting shorter. The weather is getting cooler. And all of it can leave you feeling slower and more sluggish.
You can adjust your body...
Glaucoma, one of the leading causes of permanent blindness, often does its damage silently - with no noticeable symptoms - as vision is lost. Glaucoma affects an estimated 3 million Americans, but most people don't know they have the...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year, more than 310,000 women and 2,800 men are estimated to be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, according to the National Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation. However, advances in early detection and treatment...
Lake Hamilton, FL – September 16, 2025 – The Culpepper Cardiac Foundation (CCF), led by Melanie Brown Culpepper Beilke, continues its life-saving mission through its “Pay It Forward” program, equipping local businesses with Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). In a...
The coughing and sneezing you hear at home, in the office and at the gym means one thing: It's cold and flu season. Although it's impossible to guarantee you won't get sick, adopting a few healthy habits can go...
While medical advances have helped people live longer with cardiovascular diseases, many of the risk factors that lead to these diseases continue to grow.
Fueled by ongoing increases in high blood pressure, obesity and other major risk factors, heart disease...
Your kidneys - the bean-shaped organs located near the middle of your back on either side of your spine - play a vital role in your overall health. While many people don't think about them unless there's an issue,...
