Tag: exercise & fitness

Roundup: CDC Urges Flu Shots as Vaccination...

Officials are most concerned that not enough older adults are getting vaccinated against the influenza virus.

September 30, 2016

Roundup: Codeine Not Safe for Kids, Pediatricians...

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued a statement this week urging parents and health providers to stop giving codeine...

September 23, 2016

Old Cutler Run Club Kicks Off in...

More than 150 members of the South Florida community came out to Deering Estate at Cutler in Palmetto Bay this...

September 14, 2016

Staying Motivated to Exercise Regularly

While it’s recommended adults get at least 30 minutes of moderate-to-intense exercise five or more days a week, most people...

August 30, 2016

Fitness Facts: Balance, Stability & Flexibility 101

Can you bend down and touch your toes, or balance on one foot for 20 seconds? If those tasks sound...

August 8, 2016

Roundup: Average American 15-17 Pounds Heavier Than...

These numbers put both the average man and woman in the overweight category, based on the BMI (body mass index)...

August 5, 2016

Roundup: Some Dietary Supplements Could Pose Health...

There are more than 90,000 dietary supplements on the market in the U.S., and some of them have potentially harmful...

July 29, 2016

Exercise Linked to Lower Risk for 13...

If you still need encouragement to add a little activity to your day, you may find it in the results...

June 7, 2016

West Kendall Baptist Hospital Celebrates 5th Anniversary...

A celebration of community health and fitness was held on the lake at West Kendall Baptist Hospital to mark the...

April 28, 2016

Walking School Bus for Earth Day in...

It was an early Earth Day start for West Kendall Baptist Hospital’s Green Team and Healthy West Kendall Coalition Members...

April 22, 2016

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Myths vs. Facts About COVID-19

As dangerous as the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is, equally dangerous is the amount of misinformation that seems to spread just as rapidly, well-intentioned as...

#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...

Coronavirus Roundup: New CDC Data on...

New CDC Study: 71% of COVID-19 Patients Hospitalized had Underlying Health Issues Preliminary findings from a study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...

COVID-19: How Cancer Patients Can Beat...

Along with its germs, COVID-19 has brought fear, anxiety and depression to many households. For cancer patients and others facing a health crisis ― and...

Nutrition is Key to a Healthy...

Proper nutrition is key to maintaining a healthy immune system, which consists of various organs, cells and tissues that help fight off pathogens, like viruses...

The FAQs on Coronavirus

Coronavirus concerns are dominating our daily lives. You have questions. Our physicians have answers. Host, Dr. Jonathan Fialkow and his guest, Dr. Kamaljit Kaur address the most frequently asked...

FIU Using 3D Printing to Make...

Florida International University and Baptist Health South Florida are partnering on an initiative to manufacture face shields for healthcare workers on the front lines of...

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...