March 13, 2020 by John Fernandez
Roundup: U.S. Agencies Warn About Fake...
U.S. Agencies Warn Companies About Fake Products That Claim to Treat, Prevent...
Surprising Facts About Dehydration, Heat Exhaustion and...
Living in South Florida creates many self-proclaimed “experts” about the heat index, dangerous temperatures and related illnesses, such as dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke....
July 19, 2017 / 3 min read
Roundup: Parents Warned of Trampoline Risks for...
It may seem like a harmless activity for kids, but even enclosed trampolines can cause serious injuries and are not generally recommended for children, especially...
July 14, 2017 / 3 min read
Rude Awakening: Nighttime Muscle Cramps
Painful muscle cramps in the calf, thigh or foot tend to jolt a person awake in the middle of the night. The strong muscle contraction...
July 11, 2017 / 3 min read
Conquer ‘Veggie-Phobia’ With This Delicious Eggplant Recipe
It can be a real struggle to include more vegetables in your family’s diet. Baptist Health South Florida has teamed up with the Frost Science...
July 6, 2017 / 1 min read
How Much Water Do You Really Need?...
Have you noticed more friends or co-workers walking around with a bottle of water, determined to meet their quota for the day? The practice is...
July 6, 2017 / 2 min read
Tips and Tools for Safe Food Preparation
Many people enjoy the longer days of summer with backyard barbecues and other outdoor activities, sometimes making food the centerpiece of get-togethers. But before firing...
June 29, 2017 / 2 min read
Roundup: Yoga Can Help Alleviate Back Pain;...
Research supports the many health benefits of yoga, including increasing strength and flexibility, improving lung function and lowering blood pressure. Now, add back pain to the list. Simple...
June 23, 2017 / 3 min read
Pet Reptiles: The Hidden Danger for Kids...
When Jody Nobles’ four-week old daughter, Lilly, had a high fever, little did she know what caused her daughter to be so sick. After failed...
June 21, 2017 / 2 min read
Inflammation Fighting Foods
Inflammation is tied to a long list of serious chronic conditions such as arthritis, heart disease and stroke, and many cancers. Inflammation has become the...
June 19, 2017 / 2 min read
Men, Don’t Put Off Your Checkups and...
By a significant margin, women are more attentive to their health, including the scheduling of regular or annual checkups and screenings, according to surveys by...
June 15, 2017 / 3 min read