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Playground Safety: Concussion Rates Climbing for Kids...
Playground safety has emerged as a hot summer topic, especially with the recent news that concussion rates are climbing for kids. “No playground or swimming...
July 12, 2016 / 2 min read
Watch Now: Fireworks and Holiday Safety (Infographic)
Are you getting ready for the Fourth of July weekend? Declarations of safety should be a part of Independence Day celebrations, says Ricardo Castrellon, M.D., a...
July 1, 2016 / 3 min read
Healthy Cookouts: 10 Safe Food-Handling Tips
On the Fourth of July, family picnics and cookouts are popular traditions. To keep cookouts healthy and fun, be sure to season your grill or picnic...
June 23, 2016 / 3 min read
Watch Now: ‘Savor the Flavor’ Recipe for...
Healthy food can be packed with flavor and spice. That’s the message from Thi Squire, the community garden project manager at Homestead Hospital. To promote proper...
June 16, 2016 / 2 min read
Watch Now: Zika Prevention Linked to Mosquito...
Miami-Dade County mosquito control officials have launched a “Drain and Cover” campaign that encourages all residents to drain standing water from all outside vessels and...
June 14, 2016 / 1 min read
Watch Now: Robot Therapy Helps Stroke Patients...
(Caption: A robot helps Cathy Crucet, a neurological rehabilitation patient, recover from a stroke and brain hemorrhage.) Every year, more than 795,000 people in the...
May 30, 2016 / 1 min read
Memorial Day Treat: Grilled Pineapple Recipe
Memorial Day kicks off the summer season. During the holiday weekend, friends, families and co-workers get together for beach parties, picnics and backyard cookouts. These gatherings center around...
May 26, 2016 / 1 min read
Treatments for Childhood ADHD: Too Many Meds?...
When it comes to kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), behavioral therapy can be just as useful as drugs — and without the potential...
May 25, 2016 / 2 min read
Sitting, Heart Disease: 7 Ways to Get...
Sitting for long blocks of time can increase your risk of developing different illnesses, including heart and vascular diseases, research shows. But staying fit can...
May 16, 2016 / 2 min read
Study: Healthy Lifestyle, Healthier Heart (Video)
A heart-healthy lifestyle includes exercise, good nutrition and other attributes, according to a health metrics plan outlined by the American Heart Association. But what affect...
May 6, 2016 / 1 min read