April 7, 2020 by John Fernandez
Supermarket Social Distancing, Avoiding Myths &...
Coronavirus treatment myths could be harmful and should be avoided. But social...
Shingles, Flu and You: What to Know...
There’s a new shingles vaccine and adults should be vaccinated with it starting at age 50, according to an advisory committee to the U.S. Centers...
December 7, 2017 / 4 min read
5 Myths About Sugar That May Surprise...
When you were a little kid, your mother probably warned you about sugar “rotting your teeth,” but with a quick stroke of your toothbrush and...
December 6, 2017 / 4 min read
Top 7 Germiest Public Places (Infographic)
Keeping your hands clean after proper washing is the best protection against getting sick or spreading illness, according to public health officials. But with so...
December 4, 2017 / 2 min read
Controlling Diabetes: One Young Woman’s Success Story
A type 2 diabetes diagnosis from her primary care physician shocked Kay Nurse when she was in her 30s. Although she was experiencing some extra...
November 29, 2017 / 4 min read
#BaptistHealthy: Energy-Boosting ‘Power Bites’
Power bites are nutritious, energy-boosting snacks that are perfect for anyone on the go. They come in small, bite-sized chunks ready to be taken to...
November 29, 2017 / 1 min read
Cardiac Patient: Listen to Your Body and...
Michael Rosenberg, 65, says he had a fear of doctors since he was a boy, and put off getting regular checkups for several years. He...
November 28, 2017 / 2 min read
Why Dog Ownership Can Mean Living Longer...
Dog ownership is associated with a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, alleviating social isolation and improving one’s overall perception of well being, according...
November 27, 2017 / 2 min read
Roundup: Saliva Test Could Help Detect Concussions...
Researchers have found five molecules, called microRNAs, in saliva that could identify concussive symptoms in children, teens and young adults, according to a new study....
November 24, 2017 / 3 min read
‘I Never Thought I’d Be a Candidate...
At age 47, and with no apparent risk factors for cardiovascular disease, Cristina Totoricagil, an assistant school principal, suffered a heart attack while exercising at...
November 21, 2017 / 3 min read
Blood Pressure of 130/80 Now Considered High,...
A new and stricter standard for determining the serious condition of hypertension, or high blood pressure, has been announced by the American Heart Association (AHA), the...
November 14, 2017 / 3 min read
