Tag: wellness and prevention

Dolphins Family Fit Fest:  Kids, Adults Treated...

For the third consecutive year, the Baptist Health South Florida Training Facility in Davie hosted the Dolphins Family Fit Fest,...

April 26, 2017

‘Health Equity’ is Goal for Minority Communities

Health equity is when every individual has the opportunity to be as healthy as possible, says the U.S. Centers for...

April 18, 2017

Cholesterol-Fighting Statins: New U.S. Guidelines for Those...

More people over the age of 40 should be screened for cholesterol-busting statin drugs regardless of whether they have a...

November 16, 2016

Tips for Stress Relief (Post-Election)

Carrying stress with you has more of a negative effect on your health than you may realize.

November 8, 2016

‘We Really Are What We Eat’: Benefits...

“Those nutrients that we eat from the foods we choose directly impact our blood pressure, our blood sugar and our...

October 13, 2016

Dosing Alert: Parents Over-Medicating Kids, Study Says

Nearly 85 percent of parents have made at least one small dosing error when giving medicine to a child, according...

September 14, 2016

10 Tips for Portion Control & Weight...

Fortunately, portion control, weight-loss and good nutrition are key steps to reducing the health risks associated with excess weight.

August 25, 2016

Back-to-School Tips: Cold & Flu Prevention

Flus, colds and ear infections are unwanted tag-alongs during the school year.

August 23, 2016

Roundup: Average American 15-17 Pounds Heavier Than...

These numbers put both the average man and woman in the overweight category, based on the BMI (body mass index)...

August 5, 2016

Exercise and Seniors: Common Myths

Aerobic and muscle-strengthening exercises, or some kind of regular physical activity, can improve the quality of life for adults at...

July 19, 2016

Recent Posts

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...