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Reading the Medication Labels
The package inserts on medications these days read like a laundry list of potential side effects. How do we know which would be more common...
August 8, 2022 / 1 min read
Weight-Loss Medications: Clarifying Misconceptions
For decades, public health experts have warned us about the negative consequences of the obesity epidemic. However, the numbers continue to rise with no signs...
August 1, 2022 / 1 min read
Exercising Outside Safely This Summer
Heat and humidity are facts of life during South Florida summers, as is the danger of heat-related illnesses. Don’t take the risk lightly. Learn what...
June 27, 2022 / 1 min read
Alzheimer’s Disease: What Caregivers Need to Know
Alzheimer’s Disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and eventually robs people of the ability to do even the simplest...
June 16, 2022 / 1 min read
Stroke Awareness: Act F.A.S.T.
Strokes can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. Knowing the signs of stroke and seeking immediate medical attention are the keys to saving lives...
May 18, 2022 / 1 min read
The Placebo Effect – Mind Over Matter
There’s a phrase we use to describe the determination it takes to get through an illness or other challenge: ‘it’s a question of mind over matter.’...
May 10, 2022 / 1 min read
Learning About Aphasia
Aphasia is an acquired condition that affects a person’s ability to speak, write and understand language. The condition has been in the news ever since...
April 19, 2022 / 1 min read
Episode 100: A Glimpse Behind The Scenes
After a brief hiatus, the Baptist HealthTalk podcast is back with a special edition to mark a milestone: our 100th episode.Join us as we turn...
April 12, 2022 / 1 min read
Joint Health At Every Age
There are more than 200 joints in the human body, but chances are you take them for granted until you experience swelling, stiffness or pain....
March 9, 2022 / 1 min read
Dealing With Digestive Woes
From indigestion and acid reflux, to IBS and Crohn’s disease, millions of Americans suffer from chronic digestive problems that affect their quality of life and...
March 2, 2022 / 1 min read