Florida’s nickname as the Sunshine State is well-deserved. While our state has an average of 237 sunny days per year—beating out the national average of 205—depending on where exactly you live, that...

As a nonprofit organization, the YMCA of Central Florida is focused on strengthening the spirit, mind, and body of everyone in our six-county service area and beyond. That’s why we’ve...

On a recent visit to my doctor for my annual physical, I was asked if I eat healthily. My answer was, of course, a resounding “yes!” Then he proceeded to...

This summer, the YMCA of Central Florida is ready to serve you with a full lineup of fun and safe activities for your entire family so you can grow stronger...

As I think about my family history, there’s a pattern of living long and being “sharp as a tack” as the saying goes. But why is that? Are there reasons...

Observed every year on the fourth Tuesday in March, American Diabetes Association’s Diabetes Alert Day is meant to shine a light on the seriousness of diabetes, and encourage you to...

Did your mother ever tell you that breakfast was the most important meal of the day? My mom sure did… and all my friends’ moms did, too. According to an...

Every March, we celebrate National Nutrition Month. There’s no “one size fits all” approach to better nutrition, but throughout the course of 31 days, we can prioritize restarting, refreshing, and...

Think about your current position in life, be it personal and/or professional. Five years ago, would you have imagined yourself where you are now, doing what you’re doing? Go back...

Your heart is one of your body’s most important organs. Pumping 100,000 times a day on average, it’s essential for distributing the much-needed oxygen and nutrients to your cells and...