The Health Spot
Top Mobile Apps for Staying Healthy
Did you know that there are over 100,000 mobile apps related to health and fitness available for smartphones? Consumers are increasingly...
10 Important Questions to Ask Your Doctor
Make your health a priority and make regular doctor's visits a routine. When visiting your doctor speak up and don't forget to ask...
Involving Patients and Their Families in Medical Decisions
I read a recent article in the New York Times (“If This Were Your Mother, Doctor…” August 1, 2013, by Haider Javed Warraich, MD)...
Exercise Safety in the Heat
The summer heat shouldn't slow you down, but it should make you extra health-conscious as you exercise.
Extreme temperatures can...
Top Water Safety Tips
Whether you're spending your last summer days around a pool, ocean, or lake, these tips can keep you and your family safe.
Swimming can...
Heat Illness and Hydration
The summer is heating up, but here in South Florida nothing stops our athletes and weekend warriors from getting out, playing sports, and...
5 Ways to Protect Yourself from the Sun
Guard your skin from UV rays and you'll prevent skin damages, signs of aging, and skin cancer.
Have you been spending a lot of time...
Do I Need a Skin Cancer Screening?
A skin cancer screening is a painless examination that could save your life.
Summer is here! Are you certain your skin is healthy and...
5 Ways To Benefit from Your Doctor’s Appointment
Have a doctor's appointment coming up? Make the most of it!
Take advantage of the time you have with a doctor you trust. Even scheduled...
When To Seek Medical Attention for Depression
Depression is treatable! Know when to see a doctor.
Although it's normal to succumb to the blues every now and then, a chronic feeling...