Beyond the prestige of having a medical school in Lake Nona, there are positive effects that occur throughout the community as a byproduct because of its presence. Third-year medical students Steven Kelly and Jordan Mabey are great examples of how having the UCF College of Medicine in our backyard has already strengthened our community. Not willing to wait until he became … [Read more...]
New Lake Nona Neighbor Brings Power of Gratitude and a Little Humor to Parenting
Sharon Fuentes is not just another new neighbor who has moved into the Nonahood. She is a very passionate wife, mother of two children, and an award-winning, published author. As a mother of an autistic child, her parenting adventure has taken many twists and turns. She starting writing in 2011 because, as she says, “it’s cheaper than therapy” for her. She uses her sense of … [Read more...]
Central Florida Non-Profit Dedicated to Children Seeks Foster Families in Lake Nona
Children and adolescents in foster care face many difficult challenges. Often, they do not have consistency in their life, which can be very important to a child’s development and mental wellbeing. Becoming a foster parent or adoptive parent means a person can change the course of a child’s life, and while it can be difficult, the rewards are great and there is an … [Read more...]
Isle of Pines Man Creates a Multitude of Art Forms, Personally & Professionally: Nonahood Artist of the Month, Lance Wagner
Choosing a profession can be a difficult task. There are many factors to consider. For many, the amount of monetary compensation can be a key factor. Taking it a step further, choosing an actual job or position with a company can be even more difficult. Extended benefits, commute to work, vacation time, number of hours required, travel and stress all typically weigh heavily on … [Read more...]
Sanford Burnham & Florida Hospital Team up to Study Fat Distribution & Body Shapes
People who have apple-shaped bodies carry more weight around their abdomen compared to people with pear-shaped bodies, who carry weight around their hips and thighs. For over 50 years scientists have known that certain body shapes are also associated with health risks—apple shapes (central adiposity) are linked to a higher incidence of several chronic diseases including … [Read more...]
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