The Right Smile Starts with the Right Dentists
Dr. Axel Castro and Dr. Maribel Morales, husband and wife team and owners of The Right Smile Dentistry, realize that there are a lot of reasons to smile in East Orlando and your dentist should be one of them. That's why they have placed more emphasis on one word above all else at their Lake Underhill practice since opening in 2005: trust.
Girls (And Boys) Just Wanna Have Fun
As adults, we all enjoy a bit of healthy competition in the workplace. But, for many of us, finding that same competition on the ballfield just isn't that easy. The days of recess, after school sports leagues and intramurals have been replaced by spreadsheets, desk chairs and busy calendars. At least, that used to be the case.
Smart Growth for the Body and the Community
Used for all types of recreational activity, green space is incorporated into neighborhoods throughout the East Orlando area equipped with parks, playgrounds, bike trails and other facilities that allow residents to get outside and be active in their neighborhood. Most importantly though, these spaces allow neighborhoods to become communities.
Budgeting for a Fit Life
You hear it from your doctors at every check up: "Staying active and eating a well-balanced diet are the main components to live a healthy lifestyle." Unfortunately though, with the economy in its current condition, it may seem like trying to do that will cost more than you can fit into your budget. What's necessary to include in your active life?
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The New Playground
Imagine you’re a king or queen who has risen from poverty to rule the land, your every decision affecting millions. Or maybe you’re more into action - bullets whizzing by your head, explosions on your left, squad mates on your right as you fight for freedom. Now picture yourself barreling into a corner at Daytona International Speedway topping 190 m.p.h., your foot on the throttle and second... [Read more]
Changing the Way You Work
What do you picture when you think of the term “workout?” Is it lifting heavy weights? Attending a judgmental gym? Perhaps a boring, repetitive routine? If any of that sounds familiar, it may be time for you to change the way you work. Dominic Lucibello, owner of Breakthrough Fitness, demonstrates a kettlebell exercise. Kettlebells are often used in circuit training to stimulate a muscle... [Read more]
Ask the Doctor: Vascular Vein Centers
At Vascular Vein Centers, veins are their main focus; but, complete leg health is their goal. They provide expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of vein disorders while their on-site lab includes thorough ultrasound duplex scanning, which allows for a detailed understanding of each patient’s problems. Since their inception, the Vascular Vein Centers have provided Central Florida with medically-proven,... [Read more]
Avalon Park’s First Health Fair
In honor of American Heart Month this February, Avalon Park Group has partnered with Florida Hospital East Orlando to bring the first annual Florida Hospital East Orlando Mega Heart Event to Downtown Avalon Park on February 9 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. But this is no ordinary health fair. No, this is one health fair with a big heart. Literally. Activities for the day include healthcare booths inside... [Read more]
Fitness for Your Fifties and Beyond
Fifty. It’s the age America considers to be “over the hill,” which always seems to have a negative connotation attached to it. For centuries, there have been different remedies to slow down or even attempt to stop the aging process. Although these cure-alls seem to be the answer for everyone’s desire to stay young, there’s only one real answer to live a longer life: staying... [Read more]
We’re Going Camping and You’re Coming Too
If you’re one of the many people in East Orlando who enjoy visiting the great outdoors to spend quality time with your friends and family, you should consider visiting one of the many campsites located within a short 30 mile drive from where we call home. For those of us like to keep things simple, or who are on a tight budget, camping is the answer. Put away those cell phones and leave your... [Read more]
Tour De Cure: Cycling for a Cause
Lake Nona will take another step toward becoming one of the healthiest communities in America Sunday, February 28 as it plays host to the fifth annual Tour de Cure - the American Diabetes Association’s signature cycling event. Tour organizers anticipate more than 1,200 cyclists to participate in the festivities, raising in the neighborhood of $250,000 to support the mission of the ADA. More than... [Read more]
My Story: Taking My Life Back
The year 2009 was a revelation for me. It’s when I took a step back and looked at my life. Even though my life changed for the better by becoming the market leader for Solantic Walk-In Urgent Care in 2008, something was still missing. It was in January of 2009 when I realized if I didn’t do something about my weight, I was going to end up with multiple health problems, just as every woman... [Read more]
