Community Wellness


Know Your Limits

Alcohol abuse can masquerade as holiday cheer during parties and family dinners. That’s especially true if you face a marathon of office, neighborhood and family...

December 19, 2014 / 3 min read


Watch Now: Tiny Implant Helps Glaucoma Patients

Cataracts and glaucoma are two eye conditions that often occur at the same time, most commonly in people over the age of 60. Patients now...

December 16, 2014 / 1 min read


Strokes and Pregnancy, Stronger HPV Vaccine and...

Stroke Rates Up for Pregnant Women  Hypertension is a growing problem for pregnant women, and the rate of pregnancy-related strokes has increased, according to research...

December 12, 2014 / 3 min read


Eat and Be Healthy This Holiday Season

Food may be the centerpiece of many holiday festivities, but the holiday season does not mean you have to pack on the party pounds.  Smart...

December 11, 2014 / 2 min read


Excess Weight, Shorter Life?

Can obesity shorten your life expectancy? It seems so, according to researchers from McGill University, who have completed a study showing that obesity can subtract...

December 10, 2014 / 3 min read


Social Jet Lag & Sleep: Is Your...

Staying out until the wee hours and then sleeping in on the weekends can cause “social jet lag.” This sleep disruption can lead to serious...

December 9, 2014 / 3 min read


Watch Now: Adopt A Family 4 The...

(VIDEO: The Hernandez family receives a special holiday surprise from Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Baptist Health Primary Care.) For more than two decades, Neighbors 4...

December 5, 2014 / 1 min read


Fruits & Veggies: Color Counts

Looking for natural protection from stress, inflammation and joint pain? Try eating more fresh fruits and vegetables, says Cathy Clark-Reyes, a registered dietitian with Baptist...

December 4, 2014 / 2 min read


Sugar Shock: How Sweet Drinks Harm Health

Sodas, juices, sports drinks and other sugary liquids typically represent one-half of the daily calories Americans consume. In addition to packing a lot of calories...

December 3, 2014 / 3 min read


Safe Shopping: Clean Hands, Clean Food

Do you know where your shopping cart has been? Researchers found potentially harmful bacteria on 72 percent of shopping carts, with 50 percent of the...

November 26, 2014 / 3 min read