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How often should you shower?

Is it gross to not shower or bathe every day? How often should you shower or bathe and wash your body with soap?

World Renowned Heart Surgeon Speaks Out On What Really Causes Heart Disease

We physicians with all our training, knowledge and authority often acquire a rather large ego that tends to make it difficult to admit we are wrong. So, here it is. I freely admit to being wrong. As a heart surgeon with 25 years experience, having performed over 5,000 open-heart surgeries, today is my day to …

Sleep and Aging: Why Can't We Stay Asleep As We Get Older?

In a National Sleep Foundation survey of adults aged 55 and older, one-third of people aged 55-64 and one quarter of people aged 65-84 reported that their sleep

Local heart surgeon creates program to teach kids how to prevent heart disease

Through the Heart Healthy Academy at Bon Secours, Dr. Robert Lancey teaches young people about the lifestyle choices that cause heart disease so they don’t end up on his operating table.

Why I Almost Fired My Doctor

Was I going to risk my longevity to avoid hurting my doctor’s feelings? I needed a physician I respected and trusted.

How hospitals could be rebuilt, better than before

Things to NEVER Lie to Your Doctor About

How much you smoke, drink, eat, exercise and whether you use protection during sex or while out in the sun matters. Doctors weigh in on what matters most.

Baptist Health Takes Steps to Ensure Energy-Efficiency

With many hospitals and more than 100 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices from the Keys through Palm Beach County, Baptist Health South Florida’s energy needs are sig…

Health IT's True Mission: Baptist Health CIO Speaks

Baptist Health CIO Roland Garcia reflects on his career and what he sees as the primary goal of healthcare IT: to improve care and minimize suffering.

Baptist Health to Provide "Sleep Sacks" for Infants to Ensure Safe Sleep

As an extra layer of safety for newborns and added peace of mind for new mothers, sleep sacks have replaced traditional baby blankets at Baptist Health medical centers.

What on earth is forest bathing, and how can it help us?

It’s more about mental and physical restoration than it is shampoo and rubber duckies. Amanda Ogle dips her toes into this Japanese-born phenomenon.

Turning to Forests for Better Health

People are finding that forests are good medicine. To improve health, one local therapist is taking groups 'forest bathing' in Frick Park.

Nutrition Labels To Get Long-Overdue Tweaks

With obesity as a top health priority, the first lady wants clearer labels to help people make healthier choices. Advocates hope food manufacturers will have to provide more details on added sugar.

Find your way to a healthier you at Brunswick Forest

At Brunswick Forest, there are plenty of ways to stay fit and active! Our amenity-rich community will help you find your way to a healthier you!

Returning to Our Roots: Saving Forests and Curbing Climate Change

If asked to paint a picture of the major drivers of climate change, it's a fair bet most people would say that expanding industry, transportation and our...

The Angelina College Forest Fitness Trail Can Help You Live Longer

To be healthy, we don't have to run marathons or hit the gym very hard. Here's some great news about how the Angelina College Forest Fitness Trail can extend our lives!

Take The Long View Of Healthcare To Get Value For Your Employees

The short-term-oriented U.S. healthcare system creates huge waste and suffering, and a long term view can unlock great value. Entrepreneurs, as benefit plan sponsors and payers, can and must work to unlock long term value.