In this segment, Dr. Robert Udelsman, the Chief of Endocrine Surgery at the Miami Cancer Institute, explains what the diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism means, what are the symptoms and its potential complications. This is one of the most common hormonal disorders in which symptoms might get confused with getting older, but hyperparathyroidism may raise the levels [...]
A negative body image can lead to the onset and development of an eating disorder, according to Melissa Spann, a psychotherapist, and Director of the Oliver Pyatt Centers. Melissa explains the real meaning of body image and the implications when that image gets distorted. Females and males are aware of their body image, which can [...]
Prostate cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among men of all races. However, prostate cancer is very treatable and has a very high survival rate, says Dr. Daniel Martinez, a urologist with Baptist Health South Florida, and he highlights the new era of treatments available for this disease. Dr. Martinez, also an expert [...]
How do you defend yourself? With some boxing and self-defense techniques, says Jerome Turner, the owner of the People’s Gym. Watch how Jerome offers amazing tips and teaches us how to stand strong and walk confidently, determine if a person is too close, and always be alert. Women and girls should take necessary precautions to [...]
Do people often offer you a mint? A tic-tac? You might have bad breath! Dr. Jose Blanco a general and cosmetic dentist at Images Dentistry discusses the many different causes of halitosis or bad breath, and the most common one is gum disease. Can you check yourself if you’re having bad breath? People won’t usually [...]
How serious is sleep apnea? Dr. Richard Vivero, Otolaryngologist at Baptist Health South Florida, calls it “the silent killer”. A dangerous, slowly progressing condition that’s putting the body under a tremendous amount of stress, especially the heart, lungs, and kidneys. There might even be a relationship between sleep apnea and high blood pressure. Dr. Vivero [...]
“Consistency over intensity,” says Matt Pack, a personal trainer and gym owner of Primal Fit Miami, who brings to Smart Life practical tips and demonstrations of movements and stretching exercises to do at home to prevent injuries and counteract so many of our sitting hours. Move, move, move! “Motion is lotion”, says Matt. Watch our [...]
You need to know your numbers, and your numbers, during regular visits to your primary care doctor, will tell a lot about your overall health. Dr. Deepa Sharma, Family Medicine Physician at Baptist Health Primary Care, discusses the benefits of regularly checking your vital signs: fever, blood pressure, weight, respiration, and your pulse; and assess [...]
Is your child overweight or obese? Will she or he carry the weight condition to adulthood? Dr. Scarlet Constant, Pediatrician at Baptist Health South Florida answers these questions, and she also emphasizes the challenges in keeping children healthy and active in today’s culture and society. Parents are the role models and the ones responsible to [...]
