February 27, 2020 by John Fernandez
‘Silent’ Heart Attacks: Vital Facts on...
Nearly half of all heart attacks may be “silent” – occurring without...
Frozen in Time: Hypothermia Treatment Helps Teen...
When Dwayne Powell (pictured above) deftly dribbles a basketball or sketches one of his stunning drawings, mom Tia Burrows feels more than the usual sense...
January 9, 2019 / 4 min read
Healthcare 2019: Top Advances in Treatments, Prevention
Throughout 2018, the Resource blog has highlighted advances in treatment and prevention at Baptist Health South Florida, sometimes taking the lead or reflecting on national...
December 31, 2018 / 4 min read
Keeping Your Heart Healthy During the Holidays
Pressure to buy gifts, opportunities to overeat and drink too much and expectations to socialize with family and friends are common stressors during the holidays....
December 12, 2018 / 2 min read
Roundup: More Recalls of Blood Pressure Meds;...
More Blood Pressure Meds Recalled Over Potential Cancer-Causing Impurity The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added to its list of recalled blood pressure...
November 30, 2018 / 3 min read
Daily Aspirin Warning for Older Adults
While eating a healthy diet, exercising and staying mentally fit are factors proven to help you live longer, taking an aspirin every day does not,...
September 26, 2018 / 2 min read
Controlling Sodium: Ease Up on ‘Passing the...
Sodium is a mineral that’s key for maintaining a normal balance of fluid in the body. It is also found naturally in foods, and most...
September 25, 2018 / 3 min read
Role of the EKG: From Doctor’s Office...
There are various tests to diagnose heart disease, with the “EKG” often serving as a springboard to other options. An EKG, as it is commonly...
September 18, 2018 / 3 min read
Top 5 Myths About High Blood Pressure
Nearly half of U.S. adults may have high blood pressure, or hypertension, but many of them don’t know it or think they’re too young or...
September 13, 2018 / 3 min read
A Lifelong Aortic Defect Leads Her to...
“I had open heart surgery at the age of 7,” recalls Carrie Lois, who is now 57 and the mother of two daughters. So began...
September 5, 2018 / 3 min read
Roundup: Daily Aspirin Debate, STDs Skyrocket and...
Aspirin Therapy Questionable for Those Not at Risk for Heart Disease, Stroke Aspirin therapy — which refers to taking a low-dose aspirin every day to...
August 31, 2018 / 4 min read
