In an interview with the Health Channel, Angie Placeres, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida, describes what the six essential nutrients the body needs and where to get them from. The six essential nutrients that our body needs are carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, and water. Angie explains that these nutrients are essential because […]
What is the purpose of an alkaline diet? In an interview with the Health Channel, Carla Duenas, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida, talks about this type of diet and the belief that most diseases arise from an acidic environment. Carla says that an Alkaline diet deals with the pH of the food you […]
S.M.A.R.T Goals, as defined by Natalie Castro, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida, are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-based goals. In an interview with the Health Channel, Natalie describes how these principles can be used to achieve the changes you want to see in your diet. Natalie says that the first thing you […]
In an interview with the Health Channel, Dr. Paul Damski, Neurologist with Baptist Health Neuroscience Center, describes the relationship between diet and brain health. Specifically, the interviewer wants to know, does the Mediterranean diet support brain health? Dr. Damski says that there is clearly a relationship between diet and brain health, but it’s difficult to […]
In an interview with the Health Channel, Angie Placeres, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida, gives advice to older adults on what they should be eating. During the interview, Angie shows a graphic from Tufts University describing what a healthy plate should look like for adults 50 and above. In the graphic, half of […]
Fewer people are getting the new COVID booster shots, and this could significantly affect the infection rate during this respiratory virus season.
Error, group does not exist! Check your syntax! (ID: 2) Calling 911 and then beginning CPR can be lifesaving for someone who is in cardiac arrest. But knowing what to do, and when to do it are important as well.
Knowing your cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar numbers, and having regular cancer and other disease tests can help you stay healthy and keep you informed about your risk for chronic illnesses.
With the worst flu season in a decade and COVID cases on the rise, many parents are having trouble finding cold and fever medicines for their children. But there are things parents can do to get help.
