Look Good, Feel Good

You’ve probably experienced these wonderful moments at some point in your life.

Slipping comfortably into a pair of denim jeans that wouldn’t fit a few months ago.

Wearing your bikini at the beach with pride because your tummy is now trimmer.

Giving your extra-large clothes to Goodwill since they’re now too baggy to wear.

By now, you’re keenly aware that the theme to Healthy Living’s July issue is Look Good, Feel Good. It has been that way dating back to 2010. For our staff, it’s a point of pride to put this issue together because we’re doing our part in helping readers become proactive in their health and feel comfortable in their own skin. When you feel good on the inside, you radiate happiness on the outside, attracting others to you.

Yes, undergoing a wellness reboot can be challenging and time-consuming. But building a body we’re proud of is one of the most important investments we’ll ever make. We don’t have to go at it alone. There are plenty of tools available to help you reach your goals.

We’re sharing some of those tools in this issue. You’ll learn about fitness apps, whether home gyms are beneficial, the advantages of personal trainers, and what supplements and vitamins are most effective. This issue also shares some of the latest clothing trends in yoga and fitness so you can achieve a new you in style.

We hope our Look Good, Feel Good section encourages you to embark on a quest for better overall health.

Your genes will thank you, and those nice-fitting jeans will make you look sharp.

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Vascular Surgery In The 21st Century

The Villages Regional Hospital, a component of Central Florida Health, recently opened a new digital vascular surgery suite, according to a press release. It features the revolutionary GE Discovery Duo2 operating table that allows surgeons to perform complex heath and vascular procedures with ease of mobility and vital precision. “The addition of this suite represents the next generation of surgical innovation right here in The Villages,” says Don Henderson, president and CEO of Central Florida Health. “The hybrid operating room is set up for both minimally invasive and more complex cases, with the goal of efficiency and better outcomes postsurgery. The new robotic unit moves with the doctors to better detect any abnormalities that might come up during surgery.” The digital vascular surgery suite has a free-floating mobile operating room table with powerassisted motion. It also provides surgeons with precise 3D imagery. This improves accuracy, lessens surgery time, and quickens patient recovery.

Kudos To Central Florida Health

The not-for-profit healthcare system that makes Central Florida Health has been named to Becker’s 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare, according to a press release. This is the fourth consecutive year the organization has received this prestigious award. “Being recognized by Becker’s Healthcare as one of their 150 Top

Places to Work for the fourth time is an honor,” says Amie Richason, vice president of human resources at CFH. “We place extremely high importance on the satisfaction, growth, and happiness of our team members.” Among the list items offered by the organization are benefits, opportunities for employees to build careers, professional development, and promotion of leadership from within CFH. “The Becker’s recognition, which includes some of the most prestigious health-care organizations in the country, is another affirmation that Central Florida Health is a place where employees can achieve professional success and personal growth through their careers,” Amie says.

IT’S TIME TO STOP

South Lake Hospital is offering a smoking cessation class as part of Tobacco Free Florida with free resources through Group Quit sessions at the hospital. You’ll receive support and guidance from a trained specialist. You could be eligible for free quit aids for two to four weeks. These include nicotine patches, gum, or lozenges, if medically appropriate. You must be 18 years of age or older. Classes meet every Monday from 6:308:30pm at the National Training Center on the South Lake Hospital Campus, 1935 Don Wickham Drive, Clermont. For more information or to register for a class, call 352.241.7109.

Brush Up On Dental Health

Healthy Living recently received samples of Doctor Plotka’s special toothbrushes. Not only do these brushes have antimicrobial flossing bristles, the bristles are soft and feel like “a spa in your mouth,” according to one user. Healthy Living staff received an adult brush and a travel brush, and two staff members used the samples. Both brushes worked equally well. Brushing with Doctor Plotka’s brushes leaves your mouth feeling fresh and invigorated. Our staff members really liked them and are happy to recommend them. Dr. Ronald Plotka is the innovative dentist who came up with the idea, and you can get more information about the brushes at mouthwatchers.com or online retailers like Amazon.

Growing Means Jobs

With the recent expansions of South Lake Hospital, the need for employees is a priority. If you’re a registered nurse, ultrasound technician, or medical technologist, there is a need for you at Blue Cedar Medical Pavilion in Leesburg and Joe H. & Loretta Scott Medical Pavilion, Clermont. All you have to do is apply at southlakehospital.com/careers.