Your Health Questions Answered

What's the Latest Treatment for Sleep Apnea?

Dr. Mathew Edlund from the Center for Circadian Medicine tells us more about Inspire—an implantable device that stimulates and opens the airway.

07/27/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Hair Health

The Best Hair Products for Florida's Heat and Humidity

Sarasota-Manatee is experiencing a major heat wave—and with that comes frizz. Here are some of the best products to protect your locks.

07/25/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Heart Health

Wearing a Heart Monitor Can Improve Your Workout—and Your Overall Health

Get out your FitBits and Apple Watches.

07/13/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Delete Your Account

Do You Need to Take a Break From Social Media?

Spoiler alert: the answer is probably yes.

07/05/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Hot Flash

It's Crazy Hot Out. Should You Be Exercising Outdoors?

Maybe, but if you do, you'll want to follow these tips from fitness expert Rachel Reddish.

07/01/2022 By Allison Forsyth

The Pandemic

What You Need to Know About Covid-19 Vaccines for Kids Under 5

Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital physician Dr. Fernando Bula answers our questions about the newly approved vaccines.

06/30/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Your Health Questions Answered

What You Need to Know About Rebounding, the Popular Trampoline Fitness Trend

Your inner child will thank you for this workout.

06/29/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Spine Time

Suffering From Chronic Back Pain? This New Non-Surgical Treatment May Help.

Coastal Orthopedics of Bradenton now offers a procedure called Intracept that targets nerves in your lower back.

06/28/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Everything Zen

Tai Chi Can Help Prevent Falls and Improve Your Mental Health

The discipline has been around for 3,000 years. Dr. Aihan Kuhn of Sarasota's Tai Chi and Qi Gong Institute shares more.

06/27/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Pearly Whites

Urgent Care Dental Practice Opens in Bradenton

Urgent Dental Care is open seven days a week and treats all sorts of dental emergencies.

06/24/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Drink Up

How to Stay Hydrated Like Tom Brady

The football star—who's well-known for his dedication to a healthy diet—sometimes drinks up to 300 oz. of water per day.

06/21/2022 By Allison Forsyth

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

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

Golden Age Medals

These Sarasota Seniors Are Fighting Ageism in Competitive Sports

A group of archers, a swimmer and a table tennis player have competed for years at the National Senior Games—and winning big.

05/27/2022 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