Community Wellness


Stress in the City, Pet Therapy &...

When it comes to modern living, Miami may have it all — plus an unhealthy dose of stress. That’s the word from researchers who placed...

June 27, 2014 / 2 min read


Fourth of July Special: Sesame Tuna Steak...

The Fourth of July is around the corner, and that means it’s time to fire up the backyard grill and start cooking.  I invite you to...

June 26, 2014 / 2 min read


NBA Fans Guide: 10 Things to Do...

Mixed emotions hit the rim in my household when the 2014 NBA season ended a few weeks ago. Of course, we are proud of the...

June 24, 2014 / 3 min read


Recording a Stroke on a Smartphone &...

  Stacey Yepes, a 49-year-old woman from Canada (pictured left), made headlines on Yahoo news and in other outlets for recording herself having a stroke....

June 20, 2014 / 2 min read


New Sugar Guidelines: Cut Down on Hidden...

How much sugar is hidden in your diet? Many folks consider their daily intake of sugar to be low because, most of the time, they...

June 19, 2014 / 3 min read


Too Much Couch Time Linked to Cancer,...

Spending too much time in front of  TV or computer screens is bad for your health. Just get up and move as much as you...

June 18, 2014 / 2 min read


Germy Checkpoints: At Home and Work

Whether you’re at home, in the office or on the road, you can take steps to reduce your exposure to germs and bacteria, says Lisa...

June 16, 2014 / 1 min read


Overusing Antibiotics?

Unfortunately, a widespread and growing misuse of antibiotics is posing a potential threat that may lead to future antibiotic-resistant infections, according to the CDC.

June 13, 2014 / 2 min read


Summer, Mosquitoes and Health Alerts

Get out your nets, sprays and long sleeves. It’s mosquito season, and the Florida Department of Health has issued an advisory about chikungunya fever, a...

June 11, 2014 / 3 min read


Smokey Haze Sparks Health Concerns

Smoke from wildfires, even several miles downwind, can hurt your eyes, irritate your respiratory system, and worsen chronic heart and lung diseases. The smoke is...

June 9, 2014 / 2 min read