Wellness & Prevention


The Benefits of Eating Whole Grains (Infographic)

Eating whole grains can reduce heart disease, prevent some types of cancer and help with weight management.

September 8, 2016 / 2 min read


Watch Now: How to Avoid the Zika...

Officials say that aerial spraying for mosquitoes will begin in South Beach early Thursday morning, weather permitting.

September 7, 2016 / 3 min read


Managing Food Allergies: Tips for Parents

Researchers estimate that one in every 13 children in the U.S. has a food allergy. That’s about two students in every classroom.

September 6, 2016 / 3 min read


Roundup: FDA Broadens Warnings Against Mixing Opioids...

The FDA said this week that it is equiring nearly 400 products to carry a "black box warning" focusing on the risks from combined use....

September 2, 2016 / 3 min read


Staying Motivated to Exercise Regularly

While it’s recommended adults get at least 30 minutes of moderate-to-intense exercise five or more days a week, most people fall short.

August 30, 2016 / 3 min read


Advances in Angioplasty Can Prevent Heart Attacks

Many of the roughly 785,000 people in the United States who have their first heart attack each year have no warning signs. “My first episode...

August 29, 2016 / 4 min read


10 Tips for Portion Control & Weight...

Fortunately, portion control, weight-loss and good nutrition are key steps to reducing the health risks associated with excess weight.

August 25, 2016 / 2 min read


Back-to-School: Keeping Up With Vaccinations

School-age children, from preschoolers to college students, need vaccines as protection against the flu and a range of potentially serious diseases, many of which have...

August 24, 2016 / 2 min read


Roundup: U.S. Children Score Poorly on Heart...

When it comes to having healthy hearts, American children do not fare well, according to a new scientific paper from the American Heart Association (AHA)....

August 19, 2016 / 4 min read


Olympians Give Kinesio Taping, Other Therapies High...

They are just part of the breadth of therapeutic treatments that keep these high-powered athletes going strong.

August 18, 2016 / 3 min read