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Featuring

A Helping Hand

Lake Cares Food Pantry opened its door in 2009 to meet the demand for those in need whether for food or social services. Since then, Lake Cares has not only helped feed thousands of people; it has helped change the lives of many who, at one point, had nowhere else to turn.

WRITER: SHEMIR WILES

Charity Register 2014

‘Tis the season for giving. One of the best ways to give is by donating your time, money, or support to one or several of the charitable organizations in Lake and Sumter counties. To assist you in choosing one that may be near and dear to your heart, we have compiled a comprehensive directory of local organizations that go above and beyond to improve the lives of children, adults, and the elderly alike.

WRITER: JAMES COMBS

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LEANER AND LOVIN’ IT

Traci Oliver’s weight-loss journey has never been a straight line of triumphs. Like anybody undergoing a life transformation, she has endured peaks and valleys along the way. However, the peaks seem to outweigh the valleys, and as the pounds drop, Traci continues going outside her comfort zone to participate in activities she never thought possible. Her positive attitude is the key to her success.

AS TOLD TO: JAMES COMBS

Special Advertising Feature Precision Home Health Care

Battling physical ailments and/or disease no longer means living at a nursing home or spending weeks in a hospital bed. Thanks to the comprehensive services offered by Precision Home Health Care, patients can recover in the comfort of their own homes while remaining independent. During this season of giving, that is the greatest gift of all.

In Every Issue

10 PUBLISHER’S CORNER

12 HEALTH MATTERS

18 HEALTHY INSPIRATION

20 MEDICAL MYSTERIES

88 CALENDAR

90 COMMUNITY

98 HEALTHY VIEWS

HEALTHYBODY

SHAPE

62 ‘BACK’ IT UP Work to prevent back pain with these exercises.

WRITER: TRACY DRAPER

EAT FIT/NOT FAT

66 PICK UP A POTATO Preparation is the key to eating taters healthfully.

WRITER: ANNA GUNTER, RD, LD/N

HEALTHYMIND

FESTIVE 70 FINDING YOUR JOLLY Get happy during the holidays.

ANXIOUS 72 DON’T BE SHY Anxiety shouldn’t stop you from being social.

Healthyspirit

INNERVENTION

76 THE ROAD TO RECOVERY

Quitting is never an option.

WRITER: BETTY ARAMINO

REFLECTION

78 FINDING MEANING IN LIFE

It’s important to know you have a purpose.

WRITER: RICHARD T. BOSSHARDT, M.D., FACS

SOLO

80 ALONE FOR THE HOLIDAYS Have a Merry Christmas with yourself.

MENCOURAGEMENT

82 O CHRISTMAS TREE, O CHRISTMAS TREE? Traditions make the holidays special.

WRITER: RICHARD BURGUET

Healthyfinance

SHARING

84 MAY I JOIN YOU?

When it comes to joint bank accounts, make sure to know your options.

WRITERS: THOMAS FROSS AND ROBERT FROSS

CHARITY

86 FEELING GOOD ABOUT GIVING Research and plan before you donate.

WRITER: TOM RUGGIE, CHFC, CFP