April 7, 2020 by John Fernandez
Supermarket Social Distancing, Avoiding Myths &...
Coronavirus treatment myths could be harmful and should be avoided. But social...
Vaccines and Preventing Outbreaks of Measles, Rubella
Over the past decade, news organizations have reported on outbreaks of viruses that were once thought to be eliminated in the United States and other...
February 14, 2019 / 4 min read
Preventing Heart Disease At Any Age
Most adults are familiar with one more more ways of preventing heart disease. The public has been barraged with health studies on what’s good for...
February 11, 2019 / 3 min read
Exercise (Even Dancing) Can Improve Brain Health...
Mounting evidence shows that regular exercise, including activities such as brisk walking, dancing and other routines that many older adults can undertake, provides brain health...
February 7, 2019 / 3 min read
Preventing Injuries From Electric Scooters
With the convenience of riding on electric scooters to get from place to place in traffic-dense cities comes the risk for injury and the need...
February 5, 2019 / 3 min read
Vaping’s Impact on Young Brains; Flu Uptick;...
Vaping by children and teens surged 75 percent in 2018, compared to 2017, according to a policy statement issued this week by the American Academy of...
February 1, 2019 / 4 min read
Myths About the Common Cold Persist Among...
It’s peak season for sneezing, scratchy throats and runny noses, but age-old myths about the common cold seem to persist year-round with parents — such...
January 29, 2019 / 3 min read
Top 4 Essential Food Safety Tips
One in six Americans are likely to get sick from food poisoning this year, according to FoodSafety.gov, the multi-agency government site. Food poisoning also sends...
January 22, 2019 / 2 min read
Miami Marathon Profiles 2019: Inspired Runners
While runners complete their respective training programs, leading up to the Fitbit Miami Marathon and Half Marathon on Jan. 27, we spoke with participants about...
January 21, 2019 / 6 min read
Roundup: Risk of Opioid Overdose Surpasses Car...
The chance of an adult in the U.S. dying accidentally from an opioid overdose is greater than dying in a car accident, according to the...
January 18, 2019 / 3 min read
Tips for Marathoners: Beating Physical, Mental Challenges
Several months of intense physical training will result in the ultimate test of endurance on Sunday, Jan. 27, as more than 20,000 runners compete in...
January 17, 2019 / 4 min read
