Calories are not the only thing you should be paying attention to. In an interview with the Health Channel, Angie Placeres, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida, talks about the importance of eating nutrient dense foods.  Eating more is not necessarily unhealthy, if you are eating healthy foods you might even need to eat…...

In an interview with the Health Channel, Unni Greene, Personal Trainer and Nutritionist with SoMi Fitness, gives some examples of healthy and unhealthy foods.  Healthy foods have a low glycemic index and what we call “junk foods” have higher glycemic indexes. Junk foods puts a load on your body and increase insulin levels. You want…...

When you are hungry in between meals it is easy to go for a candy bar to tie you over, but there are a lot of options for healthy snacks. In an interview with the Health Channel, Cathy Clark-Reyes, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health Primary Care gives examples of balanced snacks.  Cathy says that a…...

What does a healthy plate look like? In an interview with the Health Channel, Carla Duenas, a Registered Dietician with Baptist Health South Florida, describes what a healthy meal might consist of.  Duenas shows a diagram delineating what foods are part of a healthy meal and what the portions should be like. In the diagram…...

Toy safety is important all year round because little buttons or other small objects associated with new toys could come off and cause harm to very young children...

COVID cases continue to increase, but often COVID can be treated at home with rest, fluids, and some minor medications. But difficulty breathing requires immediate medical attention...

Colorectal cancer screening should be done beginning at age 45. It can catch and even prevent this deadly disease if done soon enough. There are also more effective treatments today...

Falls can be dangerous for anyone, but they’re especially harmful to seniors. But there are things you can do help improve your balance. The Ultimate Home Safety Guide for Seniors: https://friendsfamilyhomecare.com/home-care/the-ultimate-home-safety-guide-for-seniors/...