Community Wellness


News Roundup: Florida’s Obesity Rate Is 8th...

Florida has the eighth-lowest adult obesity rate in the nation at 26.2 percent. However, the state's adult obesity rate has been steadily rising since 1990.

September 25, 2015 / 4 min read


Making Family Fitness A Year-Round Event

More and more studies show that people of all ages can benefit from regular exercise.

September 21, 2015 / 3 min read


Watch Now: 2015 Escape to Miami Triathlon

Participants in the 2015 Escape to Miami Triathlon made their way to Margaret Pace Park in Miami to swim, bike and run to the finish...

September 21, 2015 / 1 min read


Electronic Cigarettes Banned in National Parks

Don’t fire up electronic cigarettes in national parks. The National Park Service has banned the use of electronic or vapor cigarettes in its more than...

September 21, 2015 / 2 min read


Healthy Aging Tips

The celebration of Grandparents Day this week is a good time to highlight ways this large segment of the population can stay healthy as they...

September 8, 2015 / 3 min read


Watch Now: Bayou-Style Shrimp and Grits

Southern cooking can deliver a healthy twist, especially when you mix in kale, low-sodium turkey bacon and other healthy, but tasty ingredients. Just ask Chef...

August 27, 2015 / 2 min read


Health & Safety Tips for College Students

Do you have a college-bound student in your household? You’re not alone. College attendance has spiked, with 20.2 million students planning to attend colleges and...

August 26, 2015 / 3 min read


Watch Now: Baptist Health International Opens New...

Baptist Health International (BHI) has opened a new office in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The new facility, located in Novo-Centro Plaza, will facilitate communication and...

August 26, 2015 / 1 min read


Watch Now: Hurricane Preparation Safety Tips

(VIDEO: Anne Seiler, a physical therapist at Mariners Hospital, talks about some of the injuries that occur as people prepare for a storm.) South Florida...

August 20, 2015 / 2 min read


Cycling Deaths: Down for Kids, but Up...

Children today are far less likely to ride their bicycles to schools than they were in the 1970s, and that has been a major factor...

August 14, 2015 / 3 min read