March 6, 2020 by John Fernandez
Tele-Health and Coronavirus: See a Doctor...
Overall, most cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019, or COVID-19, involve mild symptoms,...
Roundup: Mediterranean Diet Ranked No. 1; FDA...
Mediterranean Diet, Focusing on Planted-Based Foods, Wins Top ‘Overall Diet’ Honor for 2019 The so-called Mediterranean diet, which focuses on planted-based foods, whole grains and...
January 4, 2019 / 3 min read
Top 10 Questions for ‘Dr. Google’ Answered
According to the top health-related searches on Google, people were most curious about the keto diet, ALS and endometriosis in 2018. That’s just a few...
January 3, 2019 / 4 min read
Egg Experiments: Hatching a Healthy Eating Plan
If your goals for 2019 include healthier eating, it’s time to get cracking. One easy way is to include more eggs in your diet. A...
January 2, 2019 / 3 min read
Healthcare 2019: Top Advances in Treatments, Prevention
Throughout 2018, the Resource blog has highlighted advances in treatment and prevention at Baptist Health South Florida, sometimes taking the lead or reflecting on national...
December 31, 2018 / 4 min read
Roundup: Average Weight of U.S. Adults Increasing;...
Average Weight for U.S. Adults Increases, BMIs Near ‘Obesity’ Level, CDC Reports. On average, U.S. adults are getting heavier as the obesity epidemic forges on,...
December 28, 2018 / 3 min read
The Power of Exercise in Reducing High...
Another report has found that regular exercise can benefit one’s health. This time the focus is on individuals who take medications for high blood pressure....
December 27, 2018 / 2 min read
Roundup: Florida’s Health Ranking; Opioid vs. Placebo...
Report: Florida’s Overall Health Ranking is Up, But Obesity Rate Also Climbs The good news: Florida jumped three places, from No. 32 to No. 29,...
December 21, 2018 / 4 min read
Coping with Christmas Tree Allergies
Did you know that you could be allergic to Christmas trees? More precisely, it’s pine trees that can cause allergic reactions, including itchy and reddish...
December 18, 2018 / 2 min read
Screen Time and Children: Major Study to...
How much “screen time” kids should be allowed on mobile devices like smartphones and tablets is still being debated and researched. This debate has culminated...
December 17, 2018 / 2 min read
Lifelong Benefits of Exercise: Can 75 Be...
As part of a new major study of lifelong exercisers, researchers have found that those in their mid-70s who have been active for most of...
December 13, 2018 / 3 min read
