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...
Sodium and Hypertension: Shake Salt From Your...
Blood pressure responses to changes in dietary sodium vary widely, raising questions about the effectiveness of dietary sodium restrictions
February 15, 2016 / 2 min read
CDC: Guidelines to Reduce Exposure to Mosquito...
As of today, there are 35 cases in the U.S. of the Zika virus, a mosquito-carried disease that as been linked to birth defects. There...
February 9, 2016 / 1 min read
South Miami Hospital Hosts The Underline (VIDEO)
Walk, bike and take transit to better health - in Miami! That's the vision of a not-for-profit organization seeking to transform the underutilized land below...
February 9, 2016 / 3 min read
Watch Now: Heart Healthy Snacks
(Video: Heart healthy snacks are on the menu from Courtney Smith, a registered dietitian at Mariners Hospital.) A healthy lifestyle can reduce your risk of cardiovascular...
February 4, 2016 / 2 min read
Grow2Heal: Homestead Hospital’s Community Garden (VIDEO)
Homestead Hospital's Grow2Heal Community Garden promotes healthier living by harvesting organic fruits, vegetables, herbs, fruit trees and native flowers.
January 26, 2016 / 1 min read
Watch Now: 2016 Miami Marathon and Half...
Participants in the 14th Annual Miami Marathon and Half Marathon woke up to clear skies and cold temperatures, (by South Florida standards), conditions some considered...
January 24, 2016 / 1 min read
News Roundup: More Americans Living Past 100;...
Americans who reach 100 years old, or become a "centenarian," are still rare, but their number has increased 43.6 percent, from 50,281 in 2000 to...
January 22, 2016 / 2 min read
Marathon Profiles 2016: Why They Run (Part...
Each person had a unique journey that prepared him or her to take on a challenge that most people would not consider.
January 20, 2016 / 6 min read
Marathon Profiles 2016: Why They Run (Part...
(This is the second in a series of three articles this month focusing on runners taking part in the Miami Marathon and Half Marathon on...
January 18, 2016 / 6 min read
Figuring Your Ideal Weight
A BMI “body mass index” quickly configures a status number (18.5-24.9 considered “normal”) using your height and weight. But a healthy weight is not just...
January 14, 2016 / 3 min read
