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...
Smokeout 2017: 1 in 5 Americans Still...
One in five Americans are using a tobacco product, primarily cigarettes, cigars, or pipes, according to a new report by the U.S. Centers for Disease...
November 16, 2017 / 2 min read
The Health Benefits of Meditation (Video)
Meditation is now being linked to a decrease in a person’s risk of heart disease. For the first time, the American Heart Association (AHA) has...
November 8, 2017 / 2 min read
‘Fall Back’ to Healthier Sleep Habits
“Daylight saving time” (DST) ends Sunday at 2 a.m., officially. That’s when you “fall back” by turning your clocks back one hour. An extra hour...
November 2, 2017 / 3 min read
‘Silent’ Heart Attacks: Recognizing Atypical Symptoms
An estimated half of heart attacks have symptoms that are mistaken for less serious health issues, increasing a person’s risk of dying. They are often...
November 1, 2017 / 2 min read
Keep Your Eyes Safe on Halloween, Says...
Don’t let an eye infection be the scariest part of your Halloween, warns the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), referring to the...
October 30, 2017 / 2 min read
Roundup: CDC Recommends New Shingles Vaccine for...
A panel of experts with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended the use of a new vaccine to prevent shingles...
October 27, 2017 / 4 min read
Lower Breast Cancer Risk With Lifestyle Choices
Jane Mendez, M.D., Miami Cancer Institute, advises patients to focus on lifestyle factors that are proven to contribute to increased breast cancer risk.
October 26, 2017 / 3 min read
Walking Past Peripheral Artery Disease – PAD...
Miami resident Michael Greenman talks about being treated for peripheral artery disease, or PAD, at Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute.
October 19, 2017 / 2 min read
Standing Water: Protect Your Family From Infections,...
In addition to street flooding from seasonal rainstorms, South Florida gets an extra dose of standing water throughout October and early November with the stronger-than-normal...
October 9, 2017 / 3 min read
Why Strength-Training is Crucial for Women (Video)
The average adult does not look forward to strength-training, which can promote bone health, muscle mass, improve body mechanics and help the body fight disease...
October 3, 2017 / 2 min read
