Health Benefits Archives

Benefits of Vaginal BirthVideos

Dr. Anna Suarez Davis, Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Baptist Hospital of Miami, explains vaginal births are the way nature intended for women to have babies. “This is healthier for baby and for mom, vaginal birth is the way that …

Benefits of Vaginal Birth

Prenatal Care: Healthy TipsVideos

There are several things that a mother can do before becoming pregnant such as taking folic acid, quitting alcohol & drugs, making sure vaccines are current, controlling medical conditions, discussing medications with doctor and avoiding toxic substances. Dr. Sarah …

Prenatal Care: Healthy Tips

Florida: Safe Haven LawVideos

According to the Florida Safe Haven Law, you can leave your baby, up to 7 days old, with an employee at any hospital, emergency medical services station or with a fire fighter at any fire station in the state.…

Florida: Safe Haven Law

Breastfeeding: Myths & FactsVideos

When women are breastfeeding, their body burns about an extra 300 to 500 calories producing milk. If they eat well-balanced diet during their postpartum period, it can lead to a calorie deficit and this produces weight loss, explains Cecilia …

Breastfeeding: Myths & Facts

What are effective home remedies?Ask Hanna

Taking a cue from a Guy Clark song in which he sings the praises of practical possessions, such as his “ol’ blue shirt” and his “used car”, today’s Health Tip focuses on simple, yet effective home remedies.

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What are effective home remedies?

Honey for children’s …

How do I make the best of my skiing vacation?Ask Hanna

Most of the sources that provide information on preparing for ski season focus on building physical endurance and strengthening specific muscles groups. I certainly have no arguments with a gradually increasing cardiovascular exercise program that incorporates some interval training, particularly …

How do I make the best of my skiing vacation?

Are there any benefits to riding bike?Ask Hanna

Sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists, May is National Bike Month and is an opportunity to celebrate the many reasons that people choose to ride. For some, bicycles represent their primary means of transportation. Many people ride bikes as …

Are there any benefits to riding bike?

Which is better for you: Bottled or Tap water?Ask Hanna

Surveys have found that the primary reasons people choose bottled water over tap water are: 1) the belief that bottled water is healthier, 2) that bottled water tastes better, and 3) that bottled water offers convenience. Which one is better …

Which is better for you: Bottled or Tap water?

Is dark chocolate healthy?Ask Hanna

In the past, chocolate has been considered an indulgence without benefits beyond pleasing our taste buds. Recent evidence, however, has shown that there may be significant health benefits to eating chocolate. The key to receiving these health benefits appears to …