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...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 3, 2022 ORLANDO, Fla. –Registration is now open for the YMCA of Central Florida summer camp programs. Kids will experience a summer of fun, friends, and sun...

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...

Can you be healthy at any age? When does good health start? As we grow and age, our bodies change and we need to eat differently. It all comes down...

For many, February is about red hearts and love, roses and candy. But for many others, it’s a reminder that taking care of our hearts is a serious matter –...

September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and as children and families (re)start their school-year routines, it’s the perfect time to reflect and refresh your family’s habits. As we’ve mentioned before,...

Free Community Event to Nurture Your Spirit, Mind, and Body WINTER GARDEN, Fla. – (August 31, 2021) The Roper YMCA will be hosting a Virtual Healthy Living Expo throughout the...