April 7, 2020 by John Fernandez
Supermarket Social Distancing, Avoiding Myths &...
Coronavirus treatment myths could be harmful and should be avoided. But social...
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
Marathon Racers Gear Up for Health &...
Not even rain could dampen the enthusiasm of racers lacing up for the 2016 Miami Marathon and Half Marathon. This year’s race will take place on...
January 22, 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
Food for Thought: Marathon Tips From Dietitians
Caption: Team Nutrition, (pictured above), featuring Baptist Health dietitians at the Corporate Run. From left: Carla Duenas, Cathy Clark-Reyes, Natalie Castro, Terry Ochoa and Lucette...
January 21, 2016 / 4 min read
Health Officials Warn Pregnant Women of Zika...
State health officials are warning travelers, especially pregnant women, that the mosquito-borne Zika virus is quickly spreading throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, while confirming...
January 20, 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
Running the (Short) Distance for Your Health
Four studies of runners shows that running a total of just 51 minutes a week improves cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, respiratory and overall health.
January 19, 2016 / 2 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
News Roundup: Potatoes Linked to Diabetes During...
There may be a link between eating potatoes before pregnancy and gestational diabetes, according to a new study published about in the BMJ, formerly known...
January 15, 2016 / 3 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
