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Curbing the dangers of a common task: “Fueling a Boat”

Filling a boat with fuel may be a routine part of recreational boating, but a moment of inattention at the fuel dock can create serious safety hazards. A new video from America’s Boating Channel, “Fueling a Boat,” gives recreational boaters a concise, visual guide to fueling…

Charlotte County 2026-09-17 E-Edition

Communication, hearing loss and overall health

The ability to exchange information through speech, language and hearing differentiates humans from other species on the planet. While we may be able to teach a chimpanzee to use sign language, communication experts like Dr. Noam Chomsky argue that communication through language…

Our body’s wisdom

An acupuncturist is continually growing her observer skills. Observing is a process that allows us to take a step closer with curiosity, viewing from a different lens. It is a practice I share with my patients. Often, we live in our heads and disconnect from our bodies. Our…

The brain needs more than crossword puzzles

For years, we’ve been told that keeping our brains healthy means keeping them busy. Reading a book. Learning something new. Doing the crossword puzzle. That’s still good advice. But research on dementia suggests the bigger picture has far more to do with how we live every day.…

Built to move: the benefits of walking

Physical activity is one of the best things you can do for your health, but getting enough of it might not be just about willpower. Your neighborhood can play a bigger role than you might think. The streets, sidewalks and nearby destinations around you can affect how much you…

The heart attack you never see coming

A friend of mine recently had a heart attack. What makes his story particularly unsettling is that he had no idea he was at significant risk. There was no warning that he recognized, that would make him think, “I need to check this out,” no diagnosis that made him think, “I need…

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