How many times have you heard (or used) the expression “Get Well Soon”? It’s perhaps the most common idiom used when acknowledging that someone is sick or injured. But there...

Summer has officially arrived in Florida, which means it’s heating up outside. Please make certain that you are staying hydrated but also make certain you are monitoring your internal temperature....

There is nothing more iconic in summer than a backyard barbeque. Gather your friends and family around and enjoy everything from chicken to ribs, to burgers and hot dogs, and...

Men: let’s talk for a minute. It’s June, and it’s Men’s Health Month. Do you know what that means? It means that, if you have not yet been in to...

The YMCA of Central Florida is excited to launch YMCA360, an innovative new benefit for members that is designed to help them stay active and feel connected to the Y...

In 2019, CDC analyzed data from more than 144,000 adults in 25 states and found that 61% experienced at least one adverse childhood experience. Adding in the numerous traumas of...

What’s that you say? Food to boost my mood? Yes, indeed, I am talking about food for your brain. Your brain and nervous system depend on good nutrition as a...

There is an old English proverb that states, “No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow.” Although spring officially begins at the end of March, most of...

April is one of my favorite months of the year. The days are longer, the air seems fresher, and the weather tends to be perfect for me. April marks a...

On March 17, 2020, the YMCA of Central Florida shut down due to COVID-19, anticipating operations to resume by the end of the month. Instead, we experienced a 64-day closure...