March 10, 2020 by John Fernandez
COVID-19: What Health Officials Say About...
The Florida Health Department is providing extensive guidance regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019...
5 Tips for Managing Holiday Stress
Holiday shopping for everyone on your list. Social functions at work and home. Traveling to visit friends and relatives. A financial squeeze on your wallet....
December 21, 2017 / 2 min read
The Common Cold: Myths vs. Facts (Infographic)
Most people know the signs and symptoms of the common cold – sore throat, runny nose, coughing and sneezing. But did you know that a...
December 19, 2017 / 2 min read
How to Navigate Holiday Eating When You...
Family gatherings, office parties and lots and lots of food. The holidays are in full swing and, once again, food and drink seem to be...
December 18, 2017 / 2 min read
Roundup: Florida Improves in Ranking of Healthiest...
Some states are significantly healthier than others, according to an updated ranking of how states are faring with a variety of challenges, including rates of...
December 15, 2017 / 4 min read
Bullying: Lessening the Harm to Your Child
Stories of childhood bullying, spread quickly by social media, are making news headlines and bringing the dangerous behavior to light. A topic once contained to...
December 14, 2017 / 4 min read
Toy Safety 2017: The Latest on Injury...
There were an estimated 174,100 toy-related, emergency room-treated injuries — and seven deaths — in 2016 to children younger than 15, according to a new report...
December 13, 2017 / 2 min read
Roundup: Flu Season Off to a Busy...
Early signs point to a rough 2017-2018 flu season, with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting twice as many cases of...
December 8, 2017 / 4 min read
Shingles, Flu and You: What to Know...
There’s a new shingles vaccine and adults should be vaccinated with it starting at age 50, according to an advisory committee to the U.S. Centers...
December 7, 2017 / 4 min read
Why Dog Ownership Can Mean Living Longer...
Dog ownership is associated with a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, alleviating social isolation and improving one’s overall perception of well being, according...
November 27, 2017 / 2 min read
‘I Never Thought I’d Be a Candidate...
At age 47, and with no apparent risk factors for cardiovascular disease, Cristina Totoricagil, an assistant school principal, suffered a heart attack while exercising at...
November 21, 2017 / 3 min read
