March 13, 2020 by John Fernandez
Roundup: U.S. Agencies Warn About Fake...
U.S. Agencies Warn Companies About Fake Products That Claim to Treat, Prevent...
Older Adults & Back Injuries; Cities Seek...
The rate of spinal cord injuries for older adults has spiked higher over the last 20 years, even as the overall pace of traumatic spine...
June 12, 2015 / 3 min read
Knowing Your ‘Body Fat Composition’
If you have too much fat — especially around your waist — you're at higher risk for such health problems as high blood pressure, high...
June 11, 2015 / 3 min read
Brain Power & Exercise
What's really drives your workout routines? Give credit to your brain. Recent studies make it clear that the body connects with the mind in ways...
June 2, 2015 / 2 min read
Watch Now: Baptist Health Run Club’s ‘Adventure...
Nearly 400 runners participated in the Adventure Run in Long Pine Key in Everglades National Park presented by Baptist Health South Florida and Homestead Hospital.
June 1, 2015 / 1 min read
Rising 'Metabolic Syndrome' Now Affects 35% of...
Metabolic syndrome, which encompasses a group of risk factors — such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar, undesirable cholesterol levels, and a large waist...
May 27, 2015 / 2 min read
Are You ‘Stroke Smart’?
More than 795,000 people experience strokes every year, but many do not receive proper treatment in time, potentially leading to severe disabilities.
May 25, 2015 / 2 min read
Employee Health & Fitness: 7 Tips for...
Prolonged sitting can be dangerous to your health -— at home and at work. New research suggests that sitting too much increases your chances of...
May 20, 2015 / 2 min read
Studies Reaffirm Benefits of Exercise for Seniors
Moderate to vigorous physical activity is more likely to help prevent age-associated weight gain, instead of dieting alone, according to a new study.
May 18, 2015 / 3 min read
Two Minutes of Walking Can Offset Harm...
Replacing as little as two minutes of sitting each hour with walking can lower you risk of premature death by about 33 percent, compared with...
May 15, 2015 / 3 min read
Watch Now: "Sweet Revenge: Turning the Tables...
(VIDEO: Recent studies continue to expose the dangers of sugar in the American diet. Listen to what Dr. Robert Lustig says about what he calls...
May 15, 2015 / 2 min read
