Tag: weight management

Are You ‘Stroke Smart’?

More than 795,000 people experience strokes every year, but many do not receive proper treatment in time, potentially leading to...

May 25, 2015

Employee Health & Fitness: 7 Tips for...

Prolonged sitting can be dangerous to your health -— at home and at work. New research suggests that sitting too...

May 20, 2015

Studies Reaffirm Benefits of Exercise for Seniors

Moderate to vigorous physical activity is more likely to help prevent age-associated weight gain, instead of dieting alone, according to...

May 18, 2015

Top Myths About Arthritis (Video)

Arthritis affects an estimated 52.5 million U.S. adults, more than 1 in 5, and it is the nation’s most common...

May 5, 2015

One Hour of Daily TV Linked to...

Children in kindergarten and first grade who watch at least 60 minutes of television a day are more likely to...

May 1, 2015

Reality Check: Kids' Fruit Juices

Without making official announcements, the nation's biggest fast food eateries have replaced soft drinks with juices in their kids' meals...

April 14, 2015

Here’s How Much Sleep Experts Say You...

For the most part, adults -- anyone over the age of 18 -- still require about 7 to 9 hours...

April 9, 2015

Simple Diet Solution: Eat More Fiber; New...

Simply eating more fiber-rich foods can promote nearly as much weight-loss results as more complex diets, and the benefits to...

February 20, 2015

What is Your Healthy Weight?

A primary care physician should perform appropriate clinical assessments to come up with a person's overall health status, and then...

February 10, 2015

Money No. 1 Stress Trigger, Light Jogging...

Money is the top stress trigger in the U.S., according to a recent study from the American Psychological Association. The...

February 6, 2015

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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...

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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...

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...

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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...