Wellness & Prevention


Protect Your Kidneys

If your doctor tells you to have a CT scan to diagnose the cause of your headaches, you likely don’t think about your kidneys.  But,...

February 4, 2014 / 2 min read


Facts on Drug Addiction Revealed

Confused? Conflicted? Overwhelmed? When it comes to drugs, alcohol and addiction, the facts can be perplexing for parents and teens. The issues are tough, but...

January 29, 2014 / 3 min read


Seeking Sinus Relief

You have holes in your head — and that’s a good thing. Sinus pockets give resonance (umpf) to your voice, while filtering the air you...

January 29, 2014 / 3 min read


Marathon Motivation: Why They Run

Thousands of men and women, each with a unique story of motivation and perseverance, will take part in the Miami Marathon and Half Marathon on...

January 27, 2014 / 3 min read


Calcium: The Good vs. the Bad

While calcium is an element that is essential for living organisms, including humans, it also plays a factor in atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries,...

January 13, 2014 / 3 min read


Keep Your Resolutions – Prevent Exercise Injuries

It’s that time of the year when many of us — about 45 percent of Americans — make a wish list of New Year’s resolutions. ...

January 10, 2014 / 3 min read


Ergonomics: Posturing for Good Heath

Have your parents ever lectured about the benefits of good posture? Listen up. Research shows that poor posture could hurt your paycheck. Poor posture has...

January 8, 2014 / 3 min read


What is Code HELP?

Code HELP is the emergency response system, used in Baptist Health hospitals, that offers an additional layer of patient safety. Both patients and their family...

January 7, 2014 / 2 min read


A Dangerous Dose of Energy?

It’s the time of year when getting fit tops many resolution lists.  But reaching for that energy drink to get you prepped for exercise may...

January 6, 2014 / 4 min read


Commit to Wellness in 2014

At Baptist Health, we know that small changes in your life can add up to making a big difference in your family’s health and wellness...

January 2, 2014 / 1 min read