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Look for the butterfly

Identifying GMOs, why should you stay away from them, and how to assure you’re eating clean. Eating healthy but still gaining weight? Your problem could be Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). “In many cases now we’re seeing that when eating GMO…

How to be vegan

A guide on eating vegan and plant-based near you. Photos: Nicole Hamel Being vegan can be tough, but you won’t go hungry in your neighborhood. With that in mind, here’s a list we at Style have compiled for vegans who…

Great Wait Debate

Freestanding Emergency Rooms are hot health care trends. William H. Johnson was cheering his beloved Wildwood Wildcats when white-hot pain shot up his left arm, his chest tightened, and he crumbled onto the Carter Field bleachers. Helpers quickly rushed to…

Matter of life and breath

For the sake of your health, don’t sleep on sleep apnea. Kathy Chastain learned that bad dreams sometimes do come true. Not long ago, the Eustis resident would dream about suffocating, then she’d abruptly wake up choking or gasping for…

Harvesting the healing power of music

Music can trigger a memory, make you feel better, and serve as entertainment, but it also promotes physical and mental well-being. The role music plays in healing is still being explored. However, it was first referenced as a therapy as…

Up in smoke

Yes, vaping is better for you than cigarettes, but… Christina Page recently joined 11 million American adults who use electronic cigarettes…and she’s wondering if she made the right decision. “I’m concerned about the health aspect. I’ve been researching it, but…

That’s what friends are for

Singles in The Villages find ways to connect during coronavirus pandemic. With a multitude of clubs throughout The Villages intended to either aid Cupid with his job or introduce future besties, opportunities for dating, fun and mingling are plentiful. The…

Dockside dining

Whether you arrive by land or water, Lake County’s lakeside restaurants have whatever floats your boat. Story: Theresa Campbell, Victoria Schlabig and James Combs Photos: Nicole Hamel and Anthony Rao Lake County’s thriving waterfront dining scene pairs amazing food with…

Hungry for change

For Angie Dolan, losing weight helped her gain a happier life. Photos provided by Angie Dolan Several years ago, Angie Dolan desperately needed to get something off her chest. It was more than 100 pounds of unwanted fat. Weighing nearly…

Shining a light on Hidden Gems

Get out and explore some of the area’s lesser-known attractions. Story: Victoria Schlabig, Theresa Campbell and James Combs Even in the age of coronavirus, the desire to visit interesting places never fades. That said, it’d be wise to avoid people-packed destinations…