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Pedal Power: 6 Cycling Safety Tips
Each year in Florida, some 25 million residents and tourists ride bicycles to beat traffic, burn calories, sightsee and share family time, according to the...
November 27, 2018 / 2 min read
Earth Day 2016: Less Waste; More Eco-Friendly...
(Image: At South Miami Hospital, food waste is now turned into water, thanks to a new machine called the ORCA. Dietary employee Monica Vidales Pascual...
April 22, 2016 / 3 min read
Improving Your Odds Against Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men and women, and for patients who receive the diagnosis, the disease can be frightening. ...
November 5, 2014 / 2 min read
Moving Beyond Cancer
The estimated number of cancer survivors in the United States is currently 14.5 million, with 2.8 million breast cancer survivors
October 29, 2014 / 1 min read
Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices
We all know that maintaining a healthy weight and exercising is a path to better overall health. Studies now suggest an added benefit — preventing...
October 22, 2014 / 2 min read
Breast Cancer: Know Your Family History
For some patients, the risk of developing breast cancer is in their genes. About 5 percent to 10 percent of breast cancers are hereditary —...
October 15, 2014 / 2 min read
Early Detection is Everything
Mammograms have recently been in the news as studies have questioned their effectiveness in detecting breast cancer. So what does that mean for you? ...
October 3, 2014 / 2 min read
Don’t Put Off Regular Screenings
Regularly scheduled checkups, complete with different screening exams tailored toward your age, keep you on the wellness track.
September 22, 2014 / 2 min read
Fitness Trackers: Equipped to Stay Fit
Fitness trackers monitor physical activity and can help encourage exercisers.
August 28, 2014 / 1 min read
Transitioning to a New School
While a new school year can bring excitement, children can also experience anxiety — especially students transitioning to a new school or moving to a...
August 13, 2014 / 1 min read