Health

Performing hands-only CPR to the beat of “Baby Shark” is the perfect way to help save a life. The song is the right speed for chest compressions.

Florida summers are known for adventure, but summer temperatures can get brutally hot. So how do you avoid a lobster-like hue this summer while still having fun?

On July 10, 1893, 126 years ago, a medical breakthrough occurred as Dr. Daniel Hale Williams completed the first successful open-heart surgery. As an African-American doctor raised in post-Reconstruction America, Dr. Williams battled unthinkable racism and professional obstacles throughout his historic career.

As of April 19, 2019, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has reported 626 measles cases in 22 states this year alone, with two cases reported in Florida.

Spring in Tallahassee means beautiful weather, Springtime Tallahassee and, of course, the annual legislative session. It seems every year our fitness and health-related New Year’s resolutions go out the window when the stress and long hours of session arrive.

Breaking news: The average American worker is tired. Two-thirds of employees don’t believe they have proper work-life balance, while half of all full-time workers reported working over 40 hours per week.

Adults are often drawn toward meditation to ease daily stress and experience moments of peace. Children growing up in today’s fast-paced culture also show increased levels of restlessness, stress and anxiety, and meditation can be just as beneficial to them.

Did you know February is National Children’s Dental Health Month?

President Lyndon B. Johnson declared the first American Heart Month in 1964 to raise awareness for heart disease in the United States. Here are some healthy heart tips, according to the Million Hearts campaign from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:

American Heart Association’s revolutionary movement, Healthy for Good, inspires people to create lasting changes in their health and in their lives. Make 2019 the year to be “healthy for good,” with the following tips:

On any given day during the holidays, homemade pastries, white chocolate and sugar cookies might be in the break room. So how will you stay healthy during this season of sweet treats?

Gardasil, a vaccine that protects against cancers caused by human papillomavirus, is now approved for people between 27 and 45 years old. It was previously approved for women younger than 26 and men younger than 21.

Uh oh. A new study has some scary implications for our reliance on cellphones, tablets and computer screens. Those blue-tinged displays could lead to serious eye problems – maybe even blindness.

Tallahassee will be among three pilot cities for a new statewide initiative by the Florida Medical Association’s Foundation for Healthy Floridians and the Aetna Foundation to combat the obesity epidemic gripping Florida. Only 36 percent of Floridians are at a healthy weight, and it’s reported that by 2030, over half of Florida’s population will be obese.

Heart disease: It’s the number one cause of death on school campuses and for student athletes. Fortunately, it is also preventable.

Men are stubborn creatures, and we are notorious for not wanting to ask for help. A recent CDC report shows men are half as likely as women to see a doctor for routine checkups and physicals. With so many threats to men’s health that can be easily prevented or treated with early screening, it’s time to change those statistics.

Making an appointment and taking time out of my day are just a couple of the excuses that have kept me from getting an eye exam. I’m not alone. Close to 80 percent of Americans do not receive eye care. A new company with an innovative strategy may soon change that.

The University of Wisconsin’s Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation have released their annual ranking of nationwide county health outcomes.

Let’s commend the Florida Legislature for recently addressing the opioid crisis, especially alongside many other important regulatory items. Now, we call on federal elected officials to fund naloxone, a life-saving drug administered to patients who overdose from opioids, to CDC approved Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries.

You’ve heard the saying, “laughter is the best medicine?” Well, no doubt the antics of April Fool’s Day may just be that magical elixir you need. In fact, its effect on you and others has been proven to create short-term and long-term advantages.

When traumatic events occur, the difference between life and death can be a few seconds. Sometimes life-saving care must be initiated before first responders have time to arrive. Knowing what to do in those situations can require some basic training.

New year, new you isn’t as easy as it sounds. It feels like you can’t eat out anymore, you’re restricted from doing any fun activities and you’re stuck with the same five meals. It’s time for you to slay your NYR diet by enjoying these healthy eating-out choices.

January is the time many start fresh with a new year and a new you.

The holidays are over. For most, that means getting back to work. So, what can you do to be a little healthier in the office at your desk? Why not try deskercise?

Keep your holiday calories under control and avoid pound-packing by not eating the “meh.”

Some people look good with a mustache – some not as flattering. But regardless of thickness, color or style, November is a month to embrace them all for a good cause.

Sunscreen should be worn year-round. But, now that it’s officially summer, we’re more likely to apply the guard at the beach or by the pool to avoid the vacation-ruining sunburn! Now that the shelves are stocked with the latest and greatest sunscreens, what should you buy?

Research by the Mayo Clinic suggests inactivity at your desk job could be slowly killing you. Here are some insider tips to easily increase your activity around the office:

It’s easy to find excuses for why we couldn’t stick to our routine workout schedule — it was too hard, too much to do and we weren’t ready.

The eye is the most complex organ in the human body. To care for it, many different professionals must work together to ensure your vision remains intact. This team includes opticians, optometrists, who are non-medical doctors, and ophthalmologists, who are licensed and medically trained to treat all eye disease and perform surgery when necessary.