Nutrition


Beet the Garden Plate: A Healthy Vegan...

A healthy vegan recipe with produce items harvested in South Florida this time of year, courtesy of the Grow2Heal Community Garden at Homestead Hospital.

February 25, 2016 / 2 min read


Stronger Core Without Sit–Ups

You don't need to do sit-ups to build core strength. Try planks, lunges and squats.

February 16, 2016 / 2 min read


Sodium and Hypertension: Shake Salt From Your...

Blood pressure responses to changes in dietary sodium vary widely, raising questions about the effectiveness of dietary sodium restrictions

February 15, 2016 / 2 min read


Cancer Treatment and Exercise 101

Cancer, by definition, is a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells resulting from damage to DNA by internal...

February 11, 2016 / 3 min read


South Miami Hospital Hosts The Underline (VIDEO)

Walk, bike and take transit to better health - in Miami! That's the vision of a not-for-profit organization seeking to transform the underutilized land below...

February 9, 2016 / 3 min read


Risks of Common Heartburn Meds

Studies have shown that PPIs may increase the risk for a variety of problems, including bone fractures, infections, kidney disease and possibly even heart problems.

February 8, 2016 / 3 min read


Watch Now: Heart Healthy Snacks

(Video: Heart healthy snacks are on the menu from Courtney Smith, a registered dietitian at Mariners Hospital.) A healthy lifestyle can reduce your risk of cardiovascular...

February 4, 2016 / 2 min read


5 Tips for Preventing Heart Disease

Every year, heart attacks and strokes claim the lives of 610,000 people in the U.S., which represents 1 in every 4 deaths, according to the...

February 3, 2016 / 4 min read


Watch Now: Lemon Pesto Zucchini Noodles With...

(VIDEO: Courtney Smith, registered dietitian at Mariners Hospital, shares a healthy recipe: Lemon Pesto Zucchini Noodles With Shrimp.) Who needs traditional pasta when zucchini noodles...

January 28, 2016 / 2 min read


Grow2Heal: Homestead Hospital’s Community Garden (VIDEO)

Homestead Hospital's Grow2Heal Community Garden promotes healthier living by harvesting organic fruits, vegetables, herbs, fruit trees and native flowers.

January 26, 2016 / 1 min read