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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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Water Quality of Winter Haven Lakes Has Improved Over Past 5 Years, 2024 Annual Lakes Report Shows

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Water Quality of Winter Haven Lakes Has Improved Over Past 5 Years, 2024 Annual Lakes Report Shows by James Quality   The overall water quality and health of local lakes haveimproved significantly over the past five years, according to the city's annual lakes report.   At...

This Underrated Netflix Cartoon Shows How Living with Autism Can Be Scary

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Neurodivergent Diversions: A Column about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by James Coulter If you've never heard of Dead End: Paranormal Park, there's a good reason for that. The animated show aired for two seasons on Netflix in 2022 before being unceremoniously...

How This 15-Year-Old Episode of Arthur Explains Life as a Person with Autism

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Neurodivergent Diversions: A Column about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)by James CoulterFor nearly 25 years, Arthur has been a ground-breaking animated show that has touched upon challenging topics including trauma, cancer, death, and even social disorders like dyslexia and autism.In...

Sun Safety in Florida: Protecting Your Skin as Summer Approaches

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Living in Florida, we’re no strangers to sunshine—it’s one of the reasons we love it here. With summer just around the corner, spending time outdoors is a fantastic way to stay active and unwind. However, as the temperatures rise...

Protect Your Vision: 9 Essential Tips for Healthy, Sharp Eyes

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Maintaining optimal eye health is crucial for overall well-being, as our eyes play a vital role in how we perceive and interact with the world. Implementing the following strategies can help ensure your vision remains sharp and your eyes...

Orlando Health and Watson Clinic Partner to Enhance Healthcare in Polk County and Beyond

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Orlando Health, one of the highest quality hospital systems in the southeastern United States, and Watson Clinic, one of the nation’s most respected physician-led practices, have joined forces to provide exceptional care for the community. The collaboration will be...

Coming Soon: No smoking/vaping in Haines City parks

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BY ANITA TODD, Special Articles HAINES CITY – Thanks to Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) Haines City parks will soon be free of harmful cigarette smoke and vaping. Because of the youth-led advocacy group, during the March 10 meeting, Haines...

Take Charge of Your Health: Simple Steps for a Healthier Life

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Staying healthy doesn’t have to be complicated. By making small daily changes, you can improve your well-being and reduce the risk of serious health conditions like heart disease and diabetes. Here’s how you can take control of your health...

Men’s Health: Simple Steps to Live Better and Longer

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When it comes to health, men often take more risks than women. Studies show that men are more likely to smoke, drink too much alcohol, skip regular checkups, and make risky lifestyle choices. But the good news? Small changes...

You wont believe why Florida appears to be Hazy!

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No your vision is not blurry and your eyes are not deceiving you. Starting yesterday afternoon and all day today the sun has been hidden behind a gray sky with what appears to be dense fog or smoke. What...
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Auburndale Police Department Celebrates Retirement of Pat O’Neal After More Than 25 Years of Service

A retirement party was held to celebrate the Auburndale Police Department's very own Pat O'Neal! Pat began his career with...
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