Tag: healthy habits

Fitness Goals: Focus on Behaviors, Not Weight

If your goal is to reach and maintain a healthy weight, assess the following behaviors to determine if you should...

December 10, 2015

Dietary Supplements Tied to 23,000 ER Visits...

Dietary supplements result in more than 23,000 emergency room visits a year, according to a major new study by the...

October 16, 2015

New Guidelines Urge Follow-Up Blood Pressure Monitoring

A U.S. task force that focuses on wellness and prevention is urging follow-up blood pressure monitoring for Americans whose true...

October 15, 2015

Flu Shots Before Halloween, Florida Says; Test...

Your Halloween to-do lists should include an annual flu shot, says Florida State Surgeon General and Secretary of Health John...

October 9, 2015

E-Cigarette Use Rises to 16% of High...

A new report from the Florida Department Health finds that current e-cigarette use among high school students has increased from...

October 2, 2015

Watch Now: 2015 Escape to Miami Triathlon

Participants in the 2015 Escape to Miami Triathlon made their way to Margaret Pace Park in Miami to swim, bike...

September 21, 2015

News Roundup: Majority of Children Are Vaccinated;...

Childhood vaccination rates are either up or stable — depending on the region of the country — and a sizable...

September 18, 2015

E-Cigs Lead Teens to Traditional Smoking? Coffee...

Teens Use of E-Cigarettes Likely Leads to Smoking, Study Says Teenagers who use e-cigarettes have a higher probability of trying...

August 21, 2015

Watch Now: Packing a Healthy Lunch

(VIDEO: Top tips for packing a healthy lunch from Lucette Talamas, a registered dietitian with the Community Heath unit of...

August 13, 2015

Ask Henry: Are Happiness and Health Linked?

Question: I’ve heard that people who are generally happy tend to be healthier than grumpy ones, is this true? Great...

August 5, 2015

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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,...

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