Types of Hysterectomy Procedures If an OBGYN suggests a hysterectomy as a viable treatment option for you, it’s important to know there are several different types of this procedure. Depending on the reason for the surgery, a total, partial or radical hysterectomy may be performed. There are also different approaches to consider. In a total…
Winston Churchill once said “happy are the painters, for they shall not be lonely. Light and colour, peace and hope, will keep them company to the end of the day.” In many ways, Churchill was ahead of his time, and certainly, his pontifications on the value of art foreshadowed today’s growing movement focused on arts…
Are you starting a new fitness regimen in the new year? The Center for Health & Wellbeing has multiple free and open to the public fitness-focused Community Education programs scheduled from now until March. These programs are the perfect opportunity to kick start your healthy habits and find a fitness routine you’ll love for the…
Nourish Coffee Bar + Kitchen, the Center for Health & Wellbeing’s health-forward dining option, has some exciting news for 2023. With a new logo, new hours, and an updated menu – Nourish is ready for the new year. New Dinning Hours Starting Tuesday, January 3, 2023, enjoy Nourish for breakfast, lunch, and… dinner! Nourish will…
The Mediterranean diet has become a top diet followed by people all over the world for its health benefits and delicious options. The U.S. News & World Report ranked the Mediterranean diet number one on its 40 Best Diets Overall list for 2022 (Hinzey, 2022), citing its many health benefits including; it may reduce a…
With the festive season in full swing and the new year in sight, our community education programs for 2022 are coming to an end. But don’t worry – we have a full sleigh of Community Education Programs scheduled for the last weeks of 2022. Mostly free and all open to the public, these programs promote the…
The chaos of the holiday season can bring unwelcomed guests – stress and anxiety. The holidays are filled with an array of demands that include – cooking and baking, shopping for gifts, cleaning, and entertaining all while regular day to day life continues. During this time, your emotional wellbeing can be in distress more than…
The holiday season is filled with spending time with family, friends, and delicious meals. Health and fitness can be pushed to the side with the hustle and bustle that comes with the cheerful season. But – that does not have to happen. Prioritizing your health and wellbeing is a great way to start healthy habits…
Falls continue to be a national public health concern, but falls do NOT have to be a given for older adults. In celebration of National Falls Prevention Awareness Week, the Center for Health & Wellbeing and the Senior Resource Alliance joined forces to educate, empower and inspire older adults to minimize their risks for falls and…
Your city, your neighborhood or even your own backyard may be more biodiverse than you realize. When was the last time you paused and really examined the richness of wildlife all around you? In honor of Earth Month, we have the perfect opportunity for you to do exactly that and contribute to science at the…
At a young age, Joy Henderson’s love for animals had no bounds. The Winter Park resident of more than 50 years was kept from owning dogs because of her severe allergies to canines, but this proved to be the furthest thing from a challenge for the spirited, active animal lover. “I kept exposing myself to…
For Anne Yates Burst, a professional artist for nearly 70 years, creativity — the New Vitamin C — has always been a passion. Burst, a long-time Winter Park resident who at a young age met creative giants the likes of Ernest Hemingway and Lilly Pulitzer, credits that early passion for the first work in a…
