Health & Fitness

Health care

Nonprofits Expand Free Mental Health Programs for Veterans

Goodwill Manasota and SRQ Vets are expanding their BRAVE program.

06/04/2018 By Staff

Testing, Testing

From Dermal Resurfacing to Iron Therapy, Sarasota-Manatee is a Hub for Clinical Trials

In 2017, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved 47 new cancer drugs; 38 of them were tested right here in Sarasota.

06/01/2018 By Hannah Wallace

One Day

A Day in the Life of Buddhist Teacher Gen Chodor

We spend a meditative day with Buddhist teacher Gen Chodor.

05/30/2018 By Susan Burns

Cold Play

We Tried It: Whole-Body Cryotherapy

Resident lab rat Isaac Eger tries a new trend.

04/26/2018 By Isaac Eger

Health care

Company Begins Offering Mobile Cryotherapy Treatments

Sarasota's Hydr8 Wellness Centers recently opened a new mobile cryotherapy unit offering whole body cryotherapy around the region.

04/25/2018 By Staff

Skin Love

We Tried It: A Gua Sha Facial Treatment

Elizabeth Thomas brings the ancient Chinese art of gua sha to her Bradenton skincare practice.

04/09/2018 By Megan McDonald

Lose Big

Health Expert Danee Barnett Talks Weight Loss

We talked to Danee Barnett, a local force in healthful weight loss, about her 26-day detox program.

04/06/2018 By Heather Dunhill

Get Buzzed

Sarasota Honey Co. Starts Free Beekeeping Classes

It's a labor of love for beekeeper Alma Johnson.

03/28/2018 By Megan McDonald

Cabbage Queen

Sharon Juraszek Runs a Thriving Sauerkraut Company

Juraszek is an evangelist for the power of cabbage.

03/28/2018 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Medical Marvel

SMH Earns National Accreditation from Commission on Cancer

The hospital has held the accreditation since 1988.

03/22/2018 By Staff

Clean Queen

Do Natural Deodorants Really Work?

Our beauty editor tried, tested and loved these three organic deodorants.

03/14/2018 By Heather Dunhill

Nonprofits

Food Bank Unveils New Look, Tagline

All Faiths Food Bank recently launched a new logo and tagline, 'Ending Hunger,' intended to clarify its new emphasis on offering a variety of health services.

03/01/2018 By Staff

Fitness

College Holding Info Session on Personal Trainer Certification

State College of Florida is holding a free info session on its personal trainer certification program at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 14.

02/26/2018 By Staff

Construction

Nonprofit That Serves Those with Disabilities to Add New Therapeutic Pool

Halfacre Construction Company was recently selected to build a therapeutic pool for The Haven.

01/30/2018 By Staff

Construction

Assisted-Living Facility Announces Modernization Project

The Pines of Sarasota assisted-living facility in Sarasota will undergo a major renovation intended to modernize the facility.

01/25/2018 By Staff

Unity Awards 2018

These Three Doctors Want to Make Healthcare Accessible to All

Newtown residents now have access to regular, affordable health care in their own neighborhood at Sarasota Memorial’s Health Care System’s Jean & Alfred Goldstein Health Center.

01/23/2018 By Susan Burns

New hires

Human Services Nonprofit Names New Fiscal Agent

Sarasota's Glasser Schoenbaum Human Services Center recently hired Christina Russi.

01/22/2018 By Staff

They Still Got Game

Senior Athletes are Redefining Aging

"We’re seeing 85-year-olds run marathons. It’s inspiring what these athletes are doing.”

12/27/2017 By David Hackett

Glam Squad

Tips on Aging Well from Industry Experts

Hair, makeup, fashion and more—we've got tried-and-true tips for looking and feeling great.

12/27/2017 By Ilene Denton

Plant Power

Want to Look Great and Live Longer? Eat Plants, Says an Oncologist

Dr. Amber Orman espouses a plant-based diet and suggests avoiding meat and dairy.

12/27/2017 By Pam Daniel

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