Health

National Senior Health & Fitness Day and Open House

Submitted by Michael Weber, Multimedia News Producer

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 10:30am

National Senior Health & Fitness Day and Open House

Tampa, Florida-- The National Senior Health and Fitness Day and Open House is coming up at the end of this month! It is set to take place on Wednesday, May 29, from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Hillsborough County Aging Services will host an open house on National Senior Health and Fitness Day at several of its Centers. Each of the following centers will offer a variety of exercises and activities:

View Comments | Post a Comment

Hillsborough County’s tap water rates best in the area

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Wednesday, March 27th, 2013, 4:16pm

Hillsborough County, Florida-- Fearful of the faucet? Well, there's no need to be if you hail from Hillsborough!

According to a release sent from county officials today, water from a Hillsborough faucet is some of the finest!

It was tested against competitors in an annual water-tasting contest last Friday, and came out on top in it's region, which includes Citrus, Hernando Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sumter Counties.

See all the details from the county below:

View Comments | Post a Comment

Aging Services to offer Alcohol Awareness Month presentations

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Saturday, March 23rd, 2013, 9:02am

Aging Services to offer Alcohol Awareness Month presentations

Hillsborough County, Florida-- In honor of April as Alcohol Awareness Month, Hillsborough County’s Aging Services Division is hosting health presentations at its Nutrition and Senior Centers. All presentations are open to Hillsborough County residents ages 50 and over. For more information on particular events, contact the centers listed below.

View Comments | Post a Comment

Hillsborough County offers Benefits CheckUp for older adults

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Saturday, March 23rd, 2013, 8:23am

Hillsborough County offers Benefits CheckUp for older adults

Hillsborough County, Florida -- Are you a senior who is having trouble paying for medical care, property taxes, or food? If so, you should visit one of Hillsborough County’s Senior Centers for a free Benefits CheckUp to see if you qualify for assistance

View Comments | Post a Comment

Fight for Air Climb

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, March 22nd, 2013, 12:28pm

Tampa, Florida -- The American Lung Association will host the 8th annual Fight for Air Climb Tampa presented by Kindred Hospital.

1,000 participants will climb the 41 flights of stairs (914 steps) at the Bank of America Plaza. The Tampa climb is one of the top 10 highest fundraising climbs in the country and the largest climb in the Southeast.

View Comments | Post a Comment

Kick Ball Challenge to "Kick Butts" and fight against big tobacco

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, March 15th, 2013, 10:57am

Kick Ball Challenge to "Kick Butts" and fight against big tobacco

Tampa, FL-- In honor of "Kick Butts Day", the Campaign for Tobacco-Free kids national day of activism, the Florida Department of Health has highlighted Hillsborough County students' efforts to take a stand against flavored tobacco.

View Comments | Post a Comment

Study Highlights Importance of Smoking Alternatives

Submitted by David James on Friday, March 8th, 6:58 pm

Tampa, Florida-- A recent study from the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa highlights the importance of being careful when it comes to smoking, especially for those with serious illnesses already.

According to the study, 60 percent of patients who smoked in the week before surgery started again after their surgery, compared to a 13 percent relapse rate for patients who had quit smoking before surgery. Most who resumed smoking did so shortly after surgery.

View Comments | Post a Comment