Tag: healthy habits

Have You Taken the 'Diabetes Risk Test'?

Do you know if you are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes? Many Americans -- even those with higher...

March 24, 2015

Watch Now: Grocery Store 101 – 3...

How often do you shop for food? The average consumer goes food shopping about seven times a month, and sees...

March 19, 2015

Watch Now: Heads Up – Brain Injury...

(VIDEO: Richard Hamilton, Ph.D., clinical director, brain injury and concussion rehabilitation programs atBaptist Hospital discusses Brain Injury Awareness Month) As...

March 19, 2015

Watch Now: Chef Norman Van Aken Talks...

(VIDEO: Chef Norman Van Aken speaks about his new culinary venture and the importance of healthy cooking as he prepares...

March 18, 2015

Experts: Raise Legal Smoking Age to 21,...

Across most states and communities, the legal age to buy tobacco products is 18, but raising that minimum age to...

March 13, 2015

List of Most Addictive Foods, Measles Update...

The top ten most addictive items were: chocolate, ice cream, French fries, pizza, cookies, chips, cakes, popcorn (buttered), cheeseburgers and...

February 27, 2015

Minorities at Risk for Heart Disease

A recent study by the American Heart Association shows that women’s awareness of heart disease is increasing. The number of...

February 18, 2015

Studies May Dampen Appeal of Wine, Dark...

Does a daily glass of wine deliver longevity and other health benefits? Maybe not, according to UK researchers, who recently...

February 13, 2015

Watch Now: Healthy Hub At West Kendall...

(VIDEO: Ted Feldman, M.D., medical director of Prevention and Wellness for Baptist Health South Florida, discusses the goals of the...

February 13, 2015

Nutrition and Heart Disease: Portion Control, Risk...

Family history and genes play a role in your risk for developing heart disease, medical experts say. Fortunately, some risk...

February 12, 2015

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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...

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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...

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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...