Tag: weight management

Gallup: U.S. Obesity Rate Surges to 28%

Obesity remains a serious issue in the U.S., where the percentage of obese adults continues to climb, according to a...

January 28, 2015

‘Healthy Obesity’ Myth Debunked; Blueberries Linked to...

The trendy concept of “healthy obesity” is taking a hard knock from a group of researchers from the University College...

January 16, 2015

Marathon Profiles: Why They Run

They draw motivation from fellow runners in organizations throughout South Florida that guide and coach beginners on how to properly...

January 14, 2015

New Studies: E-books Hurt Sleep; Belly Fat...

Certain types of electronic books (e-readers) can make it harder to fall asleep. A new study finds that belly fat...

December 26, 2014

Excess Weight, Shorter Life?

Can obesity shorten your life expectancy? It seems so, according to researchers from McGill University, who have completed a study...

December 10, 2014

Top 5 Exercise Excuses (Plus Solutions)

Many people who need to start a program of aerobics or strength-training, or both, just don’t get around to it....

November 25, 2014

Myths About Metabolism

Metabolism ultimately comes down to a person's ability to convert food and drinks into energy, and efficiently burn calories —...

November 6, 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

Are You Fruit Smart?

Eating a couple of pieces of fruit a day could cut your risk of heart disease and stroke by up...

October 9, 2014

Top Cancer Prevention Factors, Dangerous Waistlines &...

Most cancer deaths — more than 50 percent — in the U.S. can be avoided. That’s the word from the...

September 19, 2014

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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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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...

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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...