Walk more, eat well, and you’ll live longer. It’s a simple premise, but it’s the foundation of the American Heart Association’s Start! Movement. Research has shown that you can gain about two hours of life for every hour of regular vigorous exercise you do. You couldn’t find a better two-for-one deal if you tried! It’s a good thing too because the American workforce is becoming more and more sedentary. Cheryl Fitch, Hewitt Associates Location Leader, champions a company walk to rally behind the American Heart Association’s Start! movement, aimed to get adults... Read more

A group of scientists are trying to prove that an 800-year lifespan is possible.  While that may seem a little unlikely, we absolutely can increase the length, and more importantly, the quality of our lives. Former U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop, M.D., discovered after a thorough study of scientific literature that diet is a factor in eight of the top 10 causes of death in the United States. One revolutionary study of centenarians (those who are older than 100-years-old)  showed that these people all had a diet high in fruits and vegetables. Everyone knows fruits and veggies are good... Read more

As a dietitian, I am regularly asked for quick and easy tips on eating and how to live a healthier lifestyle. One of my favorites is the “5-2-1-Almost None” guideline. This refers to “5″ fruits and vegetables a day, “2″ hours or less of screen time, “1″ hour or more of moderate to vigorous activity, and limiting sugary beverages to “Almost None.” 5: Aim for 5 fruits and vegetables a day. When choosing what to eat and how to eat it for your growing family, the ultimate responsibility falls on the parents. If you could change only one thing... Read more

Statistics reveal that about 300 million people worldwide are infected with the hepatitis C virus. At Digestive and Liver Center of Florida, Dr. Srinivas Seela, MD, a Yale University School of Medicine fellowship trained gastroenterology and hepatology specialist, and his staff have devoted a portion of their practice to diagnose and treat patients with the chronic liver disease, even going as far to create a hepatitis C support group for patients. Below are some of the more common questions Dr. Seela hears from new patients at the practice’s Lake Underhill and downtown offices. Dr. Srinivas... Read more

Hear from a non-profit leader about the benefits of incorporating philanthropy into your business perspective. The EOCC will also celebrate the graduation of its Leadership in Action class! For more information please call (407) 277-5951 or visit www.EOCC.org. Holiday Inn UCF 12125 High Tech Ave. Orlando, FL 32817 If you would like to submit events, please e-mail news@insighteastorlando.com. We will make every effort to post your community event as soon as possible. Most events are posted within one to two business days upon submission. For advertising information in the print edition of Insight... Read more