Tag: healthy habits

5 Ways to Control Your Child’s Sweet...

The average trick-or-treat haul contains three cups of sugar and 4,800 calories, according to researchers. For many families, Halloween is...

October 30, 2014

Moving Beyond Cancer

The estimated number of cancer survivors in the United States is currently 14.5 million, with 2.8 million breast cancer survivors

October 29, 2014

Trans Fats Consumption Declines, Aluminum-Dementia Link Debated...

The amount of trans fats Americans eat has declined over the last 30 years, says a news study reported in...

October 24, 2014

Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices

We all know that maintaining a healthy weight and exercising is a path to better overall health.  Studies now suggest...

October 22, 2014

Watch Now: Sleep-Starved and Overeating?

Are you starved for sleep, but gaining weight? There could be a connection between your sleepless nights and expanding waistline,...

October 16, 2014

Broader Diabetes Screenings Urged, Post-Stroke Monitoring and...

Every American over the age of 45 should be screened for both type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, the common condition...

October 10, 2014

Broader Diabetes Screenings Urged And Post-Stroke Monitoring

Every American over the age of 45 should be screened for both type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, the common condition...

October 10, 2014

Senior Years, Sleepless Nights?

People often say “I slept like a baby” to describe a good night’s sleep. That’s because newborns sleep 16 to...

October 2, 2014

Running 5 Minutes a Day Has Long-Term...

The recent study's conclusion says that running even five to 10 minutes a day at speeds of less than 6...

September 30, 2014

Watch Now: Fruits, Vegetables and Weight Loss

Looking for a healthy way to lose weight? Here are five facts about fruits and vegetables: Fruits and veggies are...

September 18, 2014

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Cancer Clinical Trials: The Impact of...

Clinical research trials can be lifesaving for many cancer patients. They provide vital information necessary to continue the search for a cure, as well as...

Supermarket Social Distancing, Avoiding Myths &...

Coronavirus treatment myths could be harmful and should be avoided. But social distancing at the supermarket is critically important. Those are just a couple of...

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...