Wellness & Prevention


Watch Now: The Dangers of Obesity &...

Excess belly fat has been linked to several chronic conditions and illnesses, says Anthony Gonzalez, M.D., a Baptist Health Medical Group surgeon and medical director of Bariatric...

April 16, 2015 / 3 min read


Reality Check: Kids' Fruit Juices

Without making official announcements, the nation's biggest fast food eateries have replaced soft drinks with juices in their kids' meals over the last few months,...

April 14, 2015 / 3 min read


Stress Can Be Taxing on Your Health

For those taxpayers, stress is a common occurrence and likely affects their health, even if its a headache or upset stomach of short duration.

April 13, 2015 / 3 min read


Here’s How Much Sleep Experts Say You...

For the most part, adults -- anyone over the age of 18 -- still require about 7 to 9 hours of sleep every night to...

April 9, 2015 / 3 min read


Watch Now: Chef Norman Van Aken’s Coconut...

(VIDEO: Watch as Chef Norman Van Aken prepares a flavorful dish on the grill that combines shrimp and citrus to create a light entree.) The...

April 9, 2015 / 2 min read


Watch Now: Chef Norman Van Aken's Coconut...

(VIDEO: Watch as Chef Norman Van Aken prepares a flavorful dish on the grill that combines shrimp and citrus to create a light entree.) The...

April 9, 2015 / 2 min read


Minority Health Month: Power of Prevention

April is National Minority Health Month. The slogan: “Prevention is Power: Taking Action for Health Equity” is the theme of the month. Chronic illnesses —...

April 8, 2015 / 3 min read


Oral Cancers: Know Your Risk Factors

Most cancers of the head and neck start in the squamous cells that line moist surfaces inside the head and neck, in the mouth, pharynx,...

April 7, 2015 / 3 min read


New U.S. Anti-Smoking Campaign Features e-Cigarettes; State...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is featuring an e-cigarette smoker for the first time in its latest “Tips From Former Smokers”...

April 3, 2015 / 3 min read


U.S. Anti-Smoking Campaign On e-Cigs

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is featuring an e-cigarette smoker for the first time in its latest “Tips From Former Smokers”...

April 3, 2015 / 3 min read