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20 // NURSING IS HER BABY

When it comes to nursing, Karen Baisden always delivers—literally. A nurse at Leesburg Regional Medical Center for 38 years, Karen works in the obstetrics and gynecology unit and loves helping bring babies into this world.

WRITER: JAMES COMBS

32 // CELEBRATION OF NURSES

Those who choose a career in nursing do so because compassion is woven into their hearts and souls. Healthy Living recently visited three local nursing schools and interviewed several students who cannot wait to begin their careers.

WRITERS: LEIGH NEELY AND JAMES COMBS

Healthybody

DON’T LET THE GOOD DIE YOUNG 46 Regular screenings are essential for future wellbeing

CHEW ON THIS 48 Eating disorders have high mortality rates

EAT HEALTHY IN MINUTES

50 Tomato basil chicken makes for a healthy, delicious meal.

40 // ‘CLEAN’ YOUR PLATE

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WRITER: JAMES COMBS

Healthymind

TIME FOR A CHANGE c,

If your diet is gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, or organic, then be sure to visit Greens and Grains Organic Care in Clermont. The restaurant serves up a unique selection of food, including garden veggie bagels and grass-fed Angus burgers.

Healthyfinance

ASK DAVE

54 Change can actually help activate and stimulate our brain.

OUT OF THE BLUE(S)

56 Natural ways to counteract depression.

Healthyspirit

DON’T WORRY, BE HAPPY 60 Lying down for meditation, that is.

BE YOUR BEST

62 Self-confidence as a breast cancer patient.

A PURPOSEFUL LIFE

64 Find out what you’re called to do.

68 Dave Ramsey shares how to set a dating budget.

STEER CLEAR OF CAR-BUYING PITFALLS

70 The dos and don’ts of purchasing an automobile