Nutrition & Fitness


Watch Now: Chef Norman Van Aken’s Ceviche...

(VIDEO: Nothing says South Florida like fresh ceviche. Watch as Chef Norman Van Aken prepares a light and healthy fish recipe that has a Latin...

March 25, 2015 / 2 min read


Have You Taken the 'Diabetes Risk Test'?

Do you know if you are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes? Many Americans -- even those with higher than normal blood sugar levels...

March 24, 2015 / 2 min read


Train Your Child to be a Pro

It may be too late for you to be a professional athlete, but it’s not too late for your child. Noel Gressner, a physical therapist...

March 23, 2015 / 3 min read


Watch Now: Chef Norman Van Aken Talks...

(VIDEO: Chef Norman Van Aken speaks about his new culinary venture and the importance of healthy cooking as he prepares for the Miami Dolphins Family...

March 18, 2015 / 1 min read


New Dietary Guidelines: More Plant-Based Foods, Less...

A U.S. government panel is recommending that Americans further lower their consumption of added sugars, while focusing less on processed offerings and more on "plant-based...

March 3, 2015 / 3 min read


List of Most Addictive Foods, Measles Update...

The top ten most addictive items were: chocolate, ice cream, French fries, pizza, cookies, chips, cakes, popcorn (buttered), cheeseburgers and muffins.

February 27, 2015 / 3 min read


Studies May Dampen Appeal of Wine, Dark...

Does a daily glass of wine deliver longevity and other health benefits? Maybe not, according to UK researchers, who recently published a survey debunking the...

February 13, 2015 / 3 min read


Watch Now: Healthy Hub At West Kendall...

(VIDEO: Ted Feldman, M.D., medical director of Prevention and Wellness for Baptist Health South Florida, discusses the goals of the Healthy Hub at West Kendall...

February 13, 2015 / 1 min read


Nutrition and Heart Disease: Portion Control, Risk...

Family history and genes play a role in your risk for developing heart disease, medical experts say. Fortunately, some risk factors are within your control....

February 12, 2015 / 2 min read


What is Your Healthy Weight?

A primary care physician should perform appropriate clinical assessments to come up with a person's overall health status, and then determine how weight plays a...

February 10, 2015 / 3 min read