March 12, 2020 by Staff News Team
Do You Have a Sleep Disorder?...
That extra hour of sleep this weekend won’t do you much good...
‘Fall Back’ to Healthier Sleep Habits
“Daylight saving time” (DST) ends Sunday at 2 a.m., officially. That’s when you “fall back” by turning your clocks back one hour. An extra hour...
November 2, 2017 / 3 min read
Dragon Boat Racing Enriches Lives of Cancer...
You may not have heard of dragon boat racing, but it represents a growing sisterhood of cancer survivors who revel in the sport’s physical challenges...
October 31, 2017 / 1 min read
Emergency Departments on Front Line of Opioid...
A presidential announcement Thursday declared a U.S. public health emergency because of the hundreds of people who are dying daily from overdoses involving opioids. Joseph...
October 27, 2017 / 2 min read
Lower Breast Cancer Risk With Lifestyle Choices
Jane Mendez, M.D., Miami Cancer Institute, advises patients to focus on lifestyle factors that are proven to contribute to increased breast cancer risk.
October 26, 2017 / 3 min read
Why Strength-Training is Crucial for Women (Video)
The average adult does not look forward to strength-training, which can promote bone health, muscle mass, improve body mechanics and help the body fight disease...
October 3, 2017 / 2 min read
Student Athletes Cautioned About Post-Storm, Heat-Related Illness
Hurricane Irma sidelined student athletes from game play and practice. But some school teams are about to re-start practice about a week after the storm...
September 15, 2017 / 5 min read
‘My Depression Saved Me’: A Patient Story
Medical experts have established a link between depression and cancer. Last year, psychologist Paula Levine, Ph.D., experienced that link first hand. In fact, she credits...
September 6, 2017 / 3 min read
Women and Heart Disease: Awareness Saves Lives
Women and heart disease. This is still a combination that surprises many, especially women. And especially women who find out — at an emergency room...
August 30, 2017 / 4 min read
Roundup: Colorectal Cancer Deaths Rise in Young...
Death rates from colorectal cancer in the U.S. have increased in adults under 55 in the last 10 years, according to a new report. The...
August 11, 2017 / 2 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
