Nutrition


Is Intense Exercise a Good Fit for...

But overdoing these exercises, or doing them wrong, can lead to injury and even more serious, though rare, debilitating or dangerous health scares.

July 31, 2014 / 3 min read


Watch Now: Chef Recipes – Cooking for...

Watching the participants come in with concern and anxiety, then leave with excitement and hope, was one of the most rewarding things I have ever...

July 24, 2014 / 3 min read


Busting Breakfast Myths

Being in such a “starvation mode” is the biggest obstacle to avoid when trying to stay or get healthy, and skipping breakfast fuels the risky...

July 21, 2014 / 4 min read


Mosquito Virus Alert, Stroke Prevention, Tiger Woods...

For the first time in the U.S., chikungunya fever has been transmitted locally, with reported cases in Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties, according to the...

July 18, 2014 / 2 min read


Sports Alert: Coconut Water for Thirst?

After a gym workout, a tennis match or other physical activities, more and more people are reaching for coconut water to rehydrate and recharge. Touted...

July 17, 2014 / 1 min read


Teen Hookah Smoking Up, Sugar and Brain...

The number of teens who smoke flavored and unflavored tobacco through a Hookah water pipe device is up dramatically, according to a study in the...

July 11, 2014 / 2 min read


Recipes for Fun: Cooking With Kids

Cooking together can be a delicious learning experience for children and their parents. Your kids can explore new foods. You can even incorporate some fruit...

July 10, 2014 / 4 min read


Avoid Risky Grilling Habits, Study Says

You fired up the grill. You have the chicken and spices. But do you know the right recipe for safety? Maybe not, according to a...

July 9, 2014 / 2 min read


Kids and Fitness: A Growing Concern

In this digital age of video games and social media, “screen time” is only fueling sedentary habits and obesity among children and teens. Childhood obesity...

July 8, 2014 / 3 min read


‘D’-ficient

A study published by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) reveals that wearing sunscreen with SPF 30 reduces the skin's ability to make vitamin D...

July 2, 2014 / 3 min read