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,...
Keep the Beat: Heart Health During the...
The number of heart-related deaths in the U.S. increases by 5 percent during the December and New Year holidays. With prevention and moderation, it’s possible...
December 17, 2014 / 3 min read
Holiday Tips to Stay Fit
’Tis the season to indulge and to make countless excuses for straying from your healthy habits. Yet, with little effort or sacrifice, you can keep...
December 15, 2014 / 3 min read
Excess Weight, Shorter Life?
Can obesity shorten your life expectancy? It seems so, according to researchers from McGill University, who have completed a study showing that obesity can subtract...
December 10, 2014 / 3 min read
Protection from Travel Infection
The holiday season is officially here. And like in the old familiar song, you’re likely taking a trip to Grandmother’s house this winter. But even...
December 8, 2014 / 3 min read
CDC: Chance of Severe Flu Season, Toy...
The 2014-2015 flu season could be “severe,” and much of the influenza virus already in circulation has mutated and is affecting even those who have...
December 5, 2014 / 3 min read
Fruits & Veggies: Color Counts
Looking for natural protection from stress, inflammation and joint pain? Try eating more fresh fruits and vegetables, says Cathy Clark-Reyes, a registered dietitian with Baptist...
December 4, 2014 / 2 min read
Watch Now: "The Obesity Epidemic in America:...
Robert Lustig, M.D., a neuroendocrinologist and professor of pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco, kicked off Baptist Health South Florida’s Speaker Series: Thought...
November 25, 2014 / 2 min read
Top 5 Exercise Excuses (Plus Solutions)
Many people who need to start a program of aerobics or strength-training, or both, just don’t get around to it. Here are the top excuses,...
November 25, 2014 / 3 min read
Another Reason to Be Grateful: Thanksgiving
If you’re looking for something more to be grateful for this week, you might want to start with Thanksgiving. This American holiday allows us to...
November 24, 2014 / 2 min read
Potential Health Hazards from Energy Drinks, Liquid...
Energy drinks can pose a health risk to younger children who may not be able to handle the amount of caffeine commonly found in these...
November 21, 2014 / 3 min read
