Smoking or vaping, even only occasionally, may seem harmless in the moment, but the cumulative effects can be devastating. Smoking has been linked to cancers, lung disease, heart disease, low birth weight, miscarriage, type 2 diabetes, erectile dysfunction, and other chronic health conditions. Fortunately, by quitting you can significantly improve the quality—and quantity—of your life.

Smoking or vaping, even only occasionally, may seem harmless in the moment, but the cumulative effects can be devastating. Smoking has been linked to cancers, lung disease, heart disease, low birth weight, miscarriage, type 2 diabetes, erectile dysfunction, and other chronic health conditions. Fortunately, by quitting you can significantly improve the quality—and quantity—of your life.

Metabolic syndrome is a condition that includes a cluster of factors that can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

Hormonal shifts are a natural and inevitable part of the aging process. Understanding the transformations that occur as you age can help you feel more prepared to enable you to take proactive steps to manage your health.

As a caregiver, you're part of a special group of people who dedicate their time and energy to caring for loved ones. Caregivers often put the needs of others ahead of their own, but it's just as important to prioritize your own well-being.

Living with diabetes can feel overwhelming. But with the right tools and mindset, you can find ways to take control of your health and feel your best. 

Earlier today, the City of Jacksonville kicked-off it’s annual “Celebration of Valor,” which honors veterans through a series of events, ceremonies, and community activities

On Saturday, November 15 at 10:30 a.m., Bike Walk Jax, the City of Jacksonville Transportation Planning Division, and the North Florida Transportation Planning Organization will host the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims at Artist Square Park in Riverside. Families of traffic crash victims, street safety advocates, transportation professionals, and community leaders will gather to honor lives lost and call for safer streets. This event is one of hundreds taking place around the world.
 

The City of Jacksonville is gearing up to host the annual Florida-Georgia football game on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. at EverBank Stadium. The University of Florida Gators will face off against the University of Georgia Bulldogs in one of the greatest college football rivalries.