Nutrition & Fitness


Watch Now: Miami Heat Talks Health at...

Miami Heat stars talk healthy habits and share their outlook for the 2015 season at the Coral Gables Chamber Trustees luncheon.

September 24, 2015 / 2 min read


Menopause and Exercise

“The good news is that a regular program of physical activity can help manage many of the uncomfortable symptoms of menopause."

September 22, 2015 / 2 min read


Making Family Fitness A Year-Round Event

More and more studies show that people of all ages can benefit from regular exercise.

September 21, 2015 / 3 min read


Watch Now: 2015 Escape to Miami Triathlon

Participants in the 2015 Escape to Miami Triathlon made their way to Margaret Pace Park in Miami to swim, bike and run to the finish...

September 21, 2015 / 1 min read


News Roundup: Majority of Children Are Vaccinated;...

Childhood vaccination rates are either up or stable — depending on the region of the country — and a sizable majority of U.S. parents are...

September 18, 2015 / 3 min read


Watch Now: Hypertension and Exercise 101

Federal researchers say lowering blood pressure below the current recommended levels can cut the risk of heart attacks, strokes and heart failure by 30 percent.

September 17, 2015 / 1 min read


Overuse Injuries Common to Triathletes

These conditions are aptly called “overuse injuries,” and they are common among amateur athletes who ramp up their training within a short period of time,...

September 15, 2015 / 4 min read


Refueling After a Workout

Whether you work up a sweat in the morning or evening, chances are you grab a little bite to eat before you hit the gym. A...

September 14, 2015 / 2 min read


Cycling Deaths: Down for Kids, but Up...

Children today are far less likely to ride their bicycles to schools than they were in the 1970s, and that has been a major factor...

August 14, 2015 / 3 min read


Watch Now: Packing a Healthy Lunch

(VIDEO: Top tips for packing a healthy lunch from Lucette Talamas, a registered dietitian with the Community Heath unit of Baptist Health South Florida. Watch...

August 13, 2015 / 2 min read