Health and Wellness

Dehydration unfortunately can accompany the fun days of summer – especially in hot and muggy Florida. The reason? When you’re active in the heat, you sweat – which is your body’s attempt to cool itself. But you have to replace that fluid to keep your system healthy. If you don’t, you can suffer the warning…

Florida has the nation’s highest death rate for drowning by children under age 5, and more than 70 percent of drownings happen in home pools. With summer upon us and everyone headed for the pool, the CDC and the Florida Department of Health say adults must take important steps to keep children safe. Remember, it…

As school comes to an end, many children are ditching their books and reaching for the TV and game controllers. But this lack of physical activity puts kids at a greater risk for obesity. According to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 31.8 percent of children and adolescents – nearly one-third of our nation’s youth –…

Summer’s here. But before you hit the outdoors, don’t forget about sun protection. The danger is not just in the rays you can see. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a damaging energy source that comes from everyday sun exposure. While UVs are invisible, they can cause permanent damage to your immune system, skin and even your…

As you’re trying to eat more fruits and vegetables, remember Florida’s growing seasons. Eating produce in season provides many health benefits – fruits and veggies are fresher and tastier, they’re more nutritious and are often less expensive. May is a good month for bell peppers, blueberries, cucumber, watermelon, tomatoes, sweet corn, eggplant, cabbage and mango…

As the tools we use in our daily lives evolve and become more complex, our bodies are forced to adapt. Everything from the chairs we sit in to the cars we drive are designed around the concept of ergonomics. The term “ergonomics” can be traced back to ancient Greece where Hippocrates, the “Father of Medicine,”…