Tag: healthy habits

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

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...

June 18, 2014

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...

June 16, 2014

Overusing Antibiotics?

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

June 13, 2014

Poverty and the Gender Gap?

When it comes to retirement, a financial gender gap exists, according to a new Congressional analysis of Census data. Older women...

May 14, 2014

HPV in Women

There is a lot of talk about human papillomavirus (HPV) and its link to certain oral, neck and cervical cancers. ...

April 29, 2014

Disparity in Care, Doses of Change

Do you know a needy child with an apparent case of “attention deficit hyperactive disorder?” Look closer, says Tina Carroll-Scott,...

April 23, 2014

Spirituality and Healing: Extra Doses of Support

Let’s face it. There are no magic pills for instant recovery and good health. But research shows that in addition...

April 17, 2014

Added Sugars Amount to More Heart Risks

Getting too much “added sugar” in your diet can jeopardize your health. It can even increase your risk of dying...

April 8, 2014

Dangerous Double Shot: Drinking & Driving

The recent arrest of recording star Justin Bieber on Miami Beach was not a scripted reality television show. Bieber’s real-life...

April 7, 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...