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 fiber, like fruits and vegetables, watching [...]
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, mentally and socially stimulated. Andraya adds [...]
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 offers a more natural and lifestyle-change [...]
Can older adults be at risk of contracting STDs? Absolutely, says Dr. Robert Feldman. The Chief Medical Director for Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baptist Health South Florida usually gives the same advice to those who are sexually active in their 60s, 70s and 80s as he does to sexually active younger adults: “if you are [...]
What might be the right treatment for your lumbar spinal stenosis? Dr. Jose Mena, an Interventional Spine Specialist with Miami Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, mentions the options available to alleviate the back pain caused by spinal stenosis; and he explains in detail one of the latest minimally invasive procedure and uses an animated video [...]
Many parents are concerned about taking their children to the pediatrician during the coronavirus pandemic. But well visits, especially for vaccinations in very young children, are extremely important. Pediatricians are taking many precautions to keep everyone safe. For more reliable health info go to, www.allhealthtv.com
How can horse therapy help couples, individuals and families? Shelley Greene, Ph.D., Professor of Family Therapy at Nova Southeastern University and co-founder of Stable Place, explains that equine assisted therapy offers something unique in the world of mental health therapy. Why horses? Because horses are prey animals, individuals need to work on themselves and their [...]
Sometimes, back pain can be debilitating and prevent people from performing normal daily activities. Dr. Jose Mena, an Interventional Spine Specialist with Miami Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, discusses the different causes of back pain, including osteoarthritis, disk degeneration and disk injuries, spinal stenosis and sprains. Symptoms may vary, but he highlights that early treatment [...]
In this hour-long special a team of experts: including a medical doctor, a mental health professional, a pediatrician, and a teacher to discuss how to survive COVID-19 and the impact of the shutdown and shelter in place orders. Two COVID 19 survivors also tell their story. Guests: Dr. Kamal Kaur: Primary Care Physician, Amy Exum, […]
