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📍 Health & Wellness — Polk County, Florida

Daily Ridge provides trusted health and wellness news serving Polk County, Florida, with coverage focused on local healthcare providers, public health updates, mental health resources, fitness and nutrition, and senior living topics. Our reporting highlights information relevant to residents in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Lake Wales, Bartow, Auburndale, and surrounding communities, helping readers stay informed about health issues that impact daily life.

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Shingles Raises Heart and Stroke Risk: Protect Yourself with Vaccination

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Shingles isn’t just a painful rash and nerve pain. It’s also linked with a higher risk of serious cardiovascular events, including heart attack and stroke, especially in the weeks to months after infection. However, shingles is largely preventable with...

3 Ways Pharmacists Can Help Maximize Your GLP-1 Experience

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Roughly 1 in 8 American adults take GLP-1 medications for diabetes or weight loss and the number continues growing, according to a recent KFF Health poll. People considering these drugs understandably have many questions, ranging from which GLP-1 would...

Heart Risks Go Beyond the Heart: Don’t Forget to Check Blood Sugar and Kidney Health

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Diabetes and kidney disease are major risk factors for heart disease, yet many cases are undiagnosed. In fact, most people don’t realize their heart, kidney and metabolic health — how the body creates, uses and stores energy — are...

Neurodivergent Diversions: Theory of Mind—and How Autistic People Struggle with It

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by James Coulter Imagine two girls playing with dolls. One girl is named Sally; the other, Anne. Sally puts her doll in a toy chest before leaving the room. Anne removes the doll from the chest and hides it in...

How to Practice Thoughtful Grief Etiquette Online

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Grief Etiquette in the Digital Age: Why Timing Matters When Sharing Loss Online In today’s fast-paced digital world, news of a death can spread within seconds—often before families have the chance to notify loved ones privately. Experts say this reality...

Balancing Healthy Habits in Everyday Life

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Most people don’t set out to ignore their health. It usually slips down the list somewhere between the morning alarm and the last email of the day. Breakfast gets rushed or skipped. Exercise is postponed until tomorrow. Sleep is...

Walk More to Stress Less: Get Moving to Improve Well-Being

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More than 10 years ago, a mere five words frightened desk jockeys everywhere: “sitting is the new smoking.” Still, many people across the U.S. are walking less than they used to. Long days spent sitting can take a toll...

A Parent’s Guide to Navigating Picky Eating with Confidence

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For families with young children, mealtimes can often feel like negotiations or even battles. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Picky eating is one of the most universal challenges families face. With the right strategies, parents can reduce stress,...

5 Trends in Heart Health Among Younger Adults: Why Your CoQ10 Level Matters

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Heart disease is something many adults push to the back of their minds if they are not experiencing symptoms; a concern for "later" in life. However, that mindset may be changing. New research suggests younger generations are thinking about their...

Your Child’s Oral Health: A Foundation for Better Overall Health

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Good oral health sets the stage for a lifetime of healthy smiles and better overall health. Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) help eligible families access affordable and comprehensive care for their children and teens, including regular...
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Polk County Fire Rescue Honors Retired Deputy with First Ever Community Hero Award

Bartow, Fla. (April 20, 2026) — Retired Polk County Sheriff’s Office Master Deputy Mark Trexler received Polk County Fire Rescue’s...
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