Suicide – a word that, at times, is forbidden and foreboding. A word that, because of fear or shame, many people are uncomfortable talking about or admitting that they think about in a passing manner. Yet an action that is attempted and completed quite often in our society. Suicide is one of the Top 1f0…...

Salt is a normal part of most American’s daily lives. It is used in cooking to enhance flavor and appearance, preserving foods and meats, and found naturally in foods. Salt is a mineral comprised of sodium and chlorine, which are both essential for different functions in the body.  Sodium is an electrolyte that regulates fluid…...

Is the “whatever” answer from your teen child a sign of depression? Dr. Daniel Bober, Psychiatrist and Addiction Medicine Physician and Diplomate in Forensic Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine explains that the apathy of an adolescent, the challenges to communicate feelings and changes in behavior, weight and sleep pattern might…...

It’s no secret that exercise leads to better sex, not only for men, for women as well. Those are the findings of Lia Jiannine, Ph.D., and Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sport Science at Nova Southeastern University, whose research is in the area of the relationship between exercise and…...

What kinds of health problems can bariatric surgery solve? So many that it is also referred as metabolic surgery, according to Dr. Luciano Fiszer, General, Reflux and Bariatric Surgery Specialist at Elite Surgical Miami, who adds that these treatments will help with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep…...

Can you prevent type 2 diabetes? According to registered dietician, Susan Nowrouzi: Yes, you can! She explains that even people with the predisposition for diabetes, or those with pre-diabetes, can prevent the disease by changing or adjusting their lifestyle. Keeping a healthy weight, eating low-glycemic-index foods, yet high in…...

Get inspired and get moving! In iMatter Adult Day Care Center, the focus is on cognitive and social stimulation for aging adults, says Andraya Brennan, founder and owner. They might play pool, bingo or table tennis, or they will dance with each other, the goals are keeping them physically,…...

Have you ever thought that high impact work and repetitive hand motion can lead to the common condition called carpal tunnel syndrome? Dr. Ouellette, an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon at Miami Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, clarifies misconceptions about the causes and the risks of getting carpal tunnel syndrome. She…...