March 4, 2020 by Natalie Castro
Nutrition Month 2020: Ask Yourself These...
This is the time of year when we remind everyone about choosing...
Roundup: Global Obesity Rate Has Soared, Study...
Currently, more than one in eight adults are now obese globally-- a ratio that has more than doubled since 1975 and could surge to one...
April 1, 2016 / 2 min read
Nutrition Guidelines: Are People Paying Attention?
Many Americans don't realize that earlier this year the federal government released important dietary information which, if followed, would have a major impact on our...
March 9, 2016 / 3 min read
Marathon Profiles 2016: Why They Run (Part...
Each person had a unique journey that prepared him or her to take on a challenge that most people would not consider.
January 20, 2016 / 6 min read
Figuring Your Ideal Weight
A BMI “body mass index” quickly configures a status number (18.5-24.9 considered “normal”) using your height and weight. But a healthy weight is not just...
January 14, 2016 / 3 min read
9 Tips to Help Keep Those Healthy...
“New Year, new you!” It’s the perfect time to create a healthier, happier version of yourself. Yeisel Barquin, M.D., a Baptist Health Primary Care physician...
January 1, 2016 / 2 min read
News Roundup: 1 in 5 Kids have...
One in five American children, or 21 percent, have unhealthy blood cholesterol levels, a condition that carries a higher risk of heart disease and stroke...
December 11, 2015 / 2 min read
Fitness Goals: Focus on Behaviors, Not Weight
If your goal is to reach and maintain a healthy weight, assess the following behaviors to determine if you should make a few lifestyle changes.
December 10, 2015 / 3 min read
The Skinny on ‘Spot Reduction’
You cannot specifically tell your body where to burn fat. The only way you can get rid of a trouble spot is to lose weight...
December 8, 2015 / 2 min read
Tips for Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain
“The good news is the average weight gain over the holidays is one to three pounds,” says Cathy Clark-Reyes, a registered dietician with Baptist Health...
November 30, 2015 / 2 min read
News Roundup: Obesity Rates Still Rising; Holiday...
Obesity rates are still on the rise despite widespread campaigns to raise awareness of the higher risk for heart disease and other chronic or dangerous...
November 13, 2015 / 2 min read
