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The 2017 Strike Out Hunger Week Events will be held November 13-16, 2017 at the Alachua County Fairgrounds. We encourage individuals, businesses, civic, government and faith organizations, to join us in reaching our goal of collecting 150,000 pounds of non-perishable food items to be distributed to food banks and pantries for needy families in Alachua County. 2017 Strike Out...

Eating healthy is hard enough, but eating healthy when going out to eat is even harder. Not only are options usually limited to sad salads and boiled poultry, but there’s so much fried everything to entice you. I’m not one to talk because I am a round mound of restaurant bound Asian fury. But luckily...

It’s no secret that health care costs are rising in the United States for both individuals and employers. Many companies are looking for creative solutions to the problem. One approach? Corporate wellness programs designed to lower health care costs by improving the overall health of employees with an eye toward disease prevention. Though these kinds...

Check out some of the latest wearable gadgets designed to improve health and wellness while keeping convenience in mind:   AliveCor In 2011, inventor Dr. David Albert founded AliveCor, the company behind the device that allows people to monitor their heart activity anytime, anywhere. While doctor’s visits using similar technology can become costly, the FDA-approved,...

Older drivers interested in learning how to fit more comfortably and safely in their vehicles are invited to visit CarFit from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 24th, at the Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th St. Trained students from the University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions’ department of occupational...

With its growing number of trendy restaurants and hip coffeehouses, Gainesville has been transforming into a foodie’s paradise in recent years. Among the many options are nutrition-focused spots that offer menu items catering to vegans, vegetarians and health-conscious consumers alike. Designer Greens, Daily Green, Vale Food Co. and Fresh Corner are a few healthy options...

Gainesville is nationally known as the home of the top-ranked University of Florida; a public university of multi-disciplines and titled sports teams. Additionally, UF has earned many academic and health care accolades over the years. Gainesville is nationally (and internationally) known for housing high-quality, top-tier health care facilities. Consequently, the challenges posed for hospital supply...

The Rotary Clubs of Gainesville Foundation will sponsor two local public initiatives: a new military-themed splash park in SW Gainesville and the Generations Recreation Zone located in Northside Park. The Rotary Clubs of Gainesville Foundation (RCGF) voted in August to sponsor two major public park initiatives using proceeds from its annual Wild Game Feast for...

The University of Florida has become the first Florida school to break into the list of top 10 best public universities, coming in at No. 9, according to the 2018 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings released in September. The 2018 list of top 10 best public universities now looks like this: 1...

Health and its connection to exercise and nutrition is certainly no secret, and here in Gainesville many business owners have created local, “made-for-us” solutions for being healthy and maintaining an active, busy lifestyle. One of the “founders of health” in our city is Joe Cirulli with his business, Gainesville Health and Fitness Center. The company...