Nutrition & Fitness


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


Tips for Keeping Your Brain Healthy (VIDEO)

Sergio Jaramillo, M.D., a neurologist at Baptist Hospital, says the jury might still be out on these supplements, but insists on including fish as part...

January 13, 2016 / 1 min read


Marathon Profiles 2016: Why They Run (Part...

Although every runner has different motivations, most admit that the "runner’s high" is rewarding and addicting.

January 11, 2016 / 4 min read


9 Tips to Help Keep Those Healthy...

“New Year, new you!” It’s the perfect time to create a healthier, happier version of yourself. Yeisel Barquin, M.D., a Baptist Health Primary Care physician...

January 1, 2016 / 2 min read


Top 5 Health Topics of 2015

Over the span of hundreds of articles in 2015, the Resource and Salud blogs have covered health topics that touch upon the latest healthcare advances,...

December 31, 2015 / 5 min read


U.S. Panel Urges Cholesterol-Lowering Statins for Some...

The task force said the medications will be of most benefit for people with a 10 percent risk of heart attack or stroke in the...

December 23, 2015 / 3 min read


Top 5 Conditions Made Worse by Stress

Stress is often ignored as a risk factor, and that’s especially problematic for those already dealing with obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes or other underlying...

December 21, 2015 / 3 min read


Watch Now: Tips for Prediabetes Prevention

More than one-third of Americans have prediabetes, a condition that makes it much likelier for an individual to develop full-blown diabetes — unless key lifestyle...

December 1, 2015 / 1 min read


Tips for Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain

“The good news is the average weight gain over the holidays is one to three pounds,” says Cathy Clark-Reyes, a registered dietician with Baptist Health...

November 30, 2015 / 2 min read