Wellness & Prevention


Watch Now: e-Pharmacy, A Vital Connection

Sitting within Baptist Health’s Telehealth Center in Coral Gables, pharmacist Gloria Kelly works with the doctors in the hospitals’ ICUs to ensure the right medications...

June 23, 2014 / 1 min read


Recording a Stroke on a Smartphone &...

  Stacey Yepes, a 49-year-old woman from Canada (pictured left), made headlines on Yahoo news and in other outlets for recording herself having a stroke....

June 20, 2014 / 2 min read


New Sugar Guidelines: Cut Down on Hidden...

How much sugar is hidden in your diet? Many folks consider their daily intake of sugar to be low because, most of the time, they...

June 19, 2014 / 3 min read


How Much Exercise Do You Need?

The widely accepted guidelines for minimal physical activity are fairly easy to accomplish if you are committed to fitness goals, according to the American Heart...

June 18, 2014 / 3 min read


Too Much Couch Time Linked to Cancer,...

Spending too much time in front of  TV or computer screens is bad for your health. Just get up and move as much as you...

June 18, 2014 / 2 min read


Living with COPD

Most people take breathing for granted. However, if you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, breathing easy actually may not be easy. COPD is...

June 17, 2014 / 3 min read


Germy Checkpoints: At Home and Work

Whether you’re at home, in the office or on the road, you can take steps to reduce your exposure to germs and bacteria, says Lisa...

June 16, 2014 / 1 min read


Overusing Antibiotics?

Unfortunately, a widespread and growing misuse of antibiotics is posing a potential threat that may lead to future antibiotic-resistant infections, according to the CDC.

June 13, 2014 / 2 min read


Summer, Mosquitoes and Health Alerts

Get out your nets, sprays and long sleeves. It’s mosquito season, and the Florida Department of Health has issued an advisory about chikungunya fever, a...

June 11, 2014 / 3 min read


Facts on Male Incontinence

Men over the age of 50 are urged to have regular checkups that include physical prostate exams. Many don’t, however, because they are suffering with...

June 10, 2014 / 3 min read