Tag: eating healthy

Health News Alert: Sodium Consumption in Children

A new report by the Centers for Disease Control says high sodium consumption among U.S. children is putting them at...

September 10, 2014

E-Smoke on Planes, Allergy-Busting Bacteria & Labor...

As more stores stock up on eCigarettes, controversy continues to ignite.  Earlier this week, the American Heart Association issued its...

August 29, 2014

Diabetes Risk Rises to 40%, CDC Says

The risk of developing diabetes has doubled for U.S. males, based on earlier data that tracked 600,000 adults from 1985...

August 18, 2014

Busting Breakfast Myths

Being in such a “starvation mode” is the biggest obstacle to avoid when trying to stay or get healthy, and...

July 21, 2014

Mosquito Virus Alert, Stroke Prevention, Tiger Woods...

For the first time in the U.S., chikungunya fever has been transmitted locally, with reported cases in Miami-Dade and Palm...

July 18, 2014

Recipes for Fun: Cooking With Kids

Cooking together can be a delicious learning experience for children and their parents. Your kids can explore new foods. You...

July 10, 2014

Fourth of July Special: Sesame Tuna Steak...

The Fourth of July is around the corner, and that means it’s time to fire up the backyard grill and start...

June 26, 2014

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,...

June 19, 2014

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,...

June 18, 2014

Food Allergies: A Growing Concern

Food allergies affect an estimated 5 percent of the children in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for...

June 5, 2014

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#BaptistHealthy Easy Eats: Lentil Soup

Having a few pantry staples can help you put together a few quick and comforting meals. These are items you should try to always have on...

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Pregnant Women and Coronavirus: Don’t Stress,...

Do pregnant women have more to fear from the coronavirus (COVID-19) than the average, healthy adult? Public health officials and doctors say that there are...