Health & Fitness

Summertime Sadness

A National Lifeguard Shortage Is Forcing Local Pools to Reduce Their Hours

The Lido Beach Pool schedule will be cut back to cope with the shortage. City of Sarasota representatives encourage the public to apply.

06/16/2022 By Chloe Nelson

Ask a Personal Trainer

Exercise Is Essential for Prenatal and Postpartum Health

Core SRQ personal trainer Liya Naidorf answers our questions about the benefits of working out when you are a new or expecting mother.

06/16/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Your Health Questions Answered

What Are Natural Esthetics?

Two new treatments claim to give you the look of a facelift without invasive surgery or chemical fillers.

06/15/2022 By Allison Forsyth

The Pandemic

Here's What You Need to Know About the Covid Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 Subvariants

Cases linked to these strains have been found in Florida, but not yet in Sarasota-Manatee.

06/14/2022 By Allison Forsyth

The Pandemic

Covid-19 Hospitalizations Are Rising Again in Sarasota-Manatee

On Monday, June 6, Sarasota Memorial Hospital reported treating 68 Covid-19 patients, seven of whom are in the intensive care unit.

06/09/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Your Health Questions Answered

What is the '12-3-30' Treadmill Workout Everyone Is Raving About?

We over the pros and cons of a viral workout with a Sarasota personal trainer.

06/08/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Your Health Questions Answered

How to Quit Smoking

Local sources like Sarasota Memorial Hospital and Gulfcoast South Area Health Education Center have free classes and nicotine replacement therapies that can help kickstart your recovery.

06/01/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Your Health Questions Answered

May was Skin Cancer Awareness Month. How Can We Still Keep Our Skin Safe?

From sunscreen to seeking shade, here are some best practices.

05/24/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Covid-19

Do Your At-Home Covid-19 Tests Expire?

Turns out the rapid tests you've been saving can expire. Here are some tips for keeping them fresh, how to check shelf life and where to find new tests.

05/24/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Mental Moves

The Country's Young People Are Facing a Mental Health Crisis. Here's How a Local Organization Is Helping.

Youth Move Suncoast opened in January and is led by youth, for youth ages 14-29. Support groups, outings and mindfulness classes are held online and in person at NAMI Sarasota-Manatee locations.

05/19/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Sea Bee Dee

Siesta Key Sea Bee Dee Sells Handmade CBD Products

Katie Starling makes her own CBD and legal cannabis products and sells them at Sarasota markets.

05/19/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Your Health Questions Answered

What Are Some Natural Alternatives to Painkillers?

Next time you need relief, try one of these options.

05/18/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Workout Win

We Tried an Electrical Muscle Stimulation Workout, and It Was Awesome

Body Reform Fitness is one of the only gyms in Florida offering this workout, which uses electrical impulses and a "super suit."

05/12/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Your Health Questions Answered

Here's Why Your Kids Should Take Swimming Lessons This Summer

A local swim instructor shares why lessons are so important.

05/11/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Fit For Funds

This Sarasota Fitness Trainer Is Doing 100 Burpees Per Day For Charity

Liz Raedeke, owner of Fitfillment, LLC and Camp Gladiator Sarasota, streams her workouts on Instagram, where followers can donate to her monthly charity of choice.

05/10/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Stay Neutral

A Better Way to Discuss Fitness, Health and Weight

“You can’t determine someone’s health by the shape of their body.”

05/05/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Your Health Questions Answered

Where Have Covid-19 Antibody Treatments Gone?

Most monoclonal antibody treatments have been de-authorized or restricted by the FDA. Why are they gone, and what has replaced them?

05/04/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Plantiful

The Health Benefits of Owning Houseplants

Turns out your indoor jungle isn't just pretty—it's good for your health, too. Here are some benefits for the greenest thumbs and gardening newbies alike.

04/29/2022 By Allison Forsyth