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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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Polk Mosquito Control Steps Up Dengue Prevention As Cases Rise In Nearby Counties

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Polk County Mosquito Control is increasing prevention efforts as health officials continue tracking dengue cases in neighboring counties. A Polk County news release issued Sept. 15 does not report any locally acquired human dengue cases in Polk County. Instead, officials...

Protein-Packed Snacking for Back-to-School Season

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As busy families prepare for hectic school days, it can be invaluable to have nutritious grab-and-go options on hand for lunches and snacks. Having one less thing to worry about makes a difference when you’re juggling work, school, sports...

If You’re Feeling Stressed by Pricey Meds, Pharmacists Can Help

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If your wallet is feeling the squeeze of prescription drug costs as other living expenses like grocery and energy prices rise, you’re not alone. More people are worrying about affording essential medications these days. In fact, more than 40% of...

Saving a Life This Summer: Ways to Step Up Safety Practices

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The busy summer season can take you almost anywhere – baseball fields, backyard cookouts, long workdays or road trips across the country. Regardless of where you are, summer is a reminder that emergencies like cardiac arrest can happen anywhere. More...

Behind the Product: What Sustainability Looks Like in Beauty Development

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Shoppers are paying closer attention to the products they bring into their homes. They want to know what ingredients are used, how items are packaged and whether the production process includes thoughtful choices. Beauty brands are taking note, and...

Loneliness Affects 1 in 6 People Globally. New Research Reveals the Childhood Experiences That Help Adults Thrive

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Kids have more ways to connect than ever. They can text, scroll, game, comment and chat all before they even leave the house. Yet for many young people, all that connection does not necessarily translate into feeling known, useful...

A Win for Your Skin: 4 Steps to Support Skin Health

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A bit of shade and diligent sunscreen use can go a long way, but protecting your skin – the body’s largest organ – takes more than just the basics for optimal health, particularly during the hottest times of the...

Cost Management for a Healthy, Happy Furry Friend: 5 Ways to Save Money While Giving Your Pet Excellent Care

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You’re not imagining it – like many goods and services, pet care costs have gone up. In fact, Healthy Paws Pet Insurance reported a 38% increase in pet services over the past five years with pet parents spending more than...

59% of Americans Worry About Sunscreen Chemicals. Only 32% Understand How Sunsreen Works

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Many Americans think of sunscreen at the beach. Fewer consider wearing it for the drive there. And many are questioning if they should wear sunscreen at all. These trends, uncovered in a new national survey from the nonprofit Melanoma Research...

9 Steps for a Lifetime of Heart-Healthy Eating

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More than half of adults and about 60% of children in the United States have unhealthy diets, which can contribute to higher rates of health factors such as high blood pressure and obesity, and lead directly to poor health...
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Town of Lake Hamilton Hosting Halloween Trunk or Treat October 30

Town of Lake Hamilton - HALLOWEEN TRUNK OR TREAT! Get ready for a spooktacular evening of candy, costumes, activities,...
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