Baptist HealthTalk
Heart health. Coronavirus Concerns. Nutrition and fitness. The Baptist HealthTalk podcast brings you health and wellness information directly from the experts at Baptist Health South Florida. Join host Dr. Jonathan Fialkow and his guests each week for lively informative discussions on topics important to you and your family. From the common cold to the latest cancer breakthrough, get the facts you're looking for right here on Baptist HealthTalk.
Episodes
177 episodes
Wait, Could I Have ADHD?
A new survey says a quarter of U.S. adults think they have undiagnosed ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. But half of them haven’t told their doctors about this. Are you one of them? Today, we’ll be diving into a topic that soci...
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Men's Health Matters: Do It For Your Family
What's the key to good health? Today's panelists discuss what to look out for to maintain your health, habits to set and the role family plays in pushing you to a healthier more active life. Learn how three legends - a basketball star, football...
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Epilepsy Explained: What It Is And What To Do
Today's episode is a look into a condition that affects millions every day, epilepsy. While it's impact and triggers can be overwhelming, the latest advancements in medicine offer much hope for patients and their families alike. Ho...
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Championing Men's Health: A Conversation with Alonzo Mourning
Many men tend to avoid doctors until injury or illness forces them into urgent care or the ER. Men are half as likely as women to visit the doctor for routine exams and preventive care, leaving them vulnerable to serious conditions like heart d...
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What Men Need to Know About ED
This is a tough subject that will not likely be talked about at the dinner table -- but is crucial to a men’s health. It’s something millions of men deal with but few feel comfortable talking about -- it's erectile dysfunction. We’ll explore th...
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How to Cope with Election Stress and Fatigue
With political news constantly bombarding us from every direction, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, anxious or even burnt out. But how can we stay informed without losing our peace of mind? Host:Willard Shepard, Emmy Awa...
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Breast Cancer Survivorship: 10-Years Later
Two breast cancer survivors offer their unique insights about resilience and long-term health following their breast cancer diagnoses and treatments. They share their experience managing life’s challenges during and after a major health battle,...
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34:55
Young Women and Breast Cancer
Research shows that over the past 20 years, there has been an alarming increase of breast cancer in women younger than 50, which means now, more than ever, it’s so important to get screened – no matter your age! Host:
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Perimenopause and Menopause: What's Happening to Me?
The words “hormones” and “hot flashes” have been synonymous with menopause for decades. Now, more and more women have been speaking up and bringing this unique phase in a woman’s life to the spotlight. And the medical community is paying attent...
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Healthy Aging: A How-To
You’ve probably heard the phrase: “Health is wealth.” It’s very easy to forget about your health when you’re young. But the reality is that there are things you should be doing now to live not just a long life – but a healthy and happy one....
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Understanding Atrial Fibrillation: Why Awareness Could Save Your Life
Out of the blue, you’re sweating, you have clammy hands and your heart is racing. But you’re not even exercising. Are you experiencing warning signs of a serious heart condition? Host:Sandra Peebles, Emmy Award-...
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Teens and Social Media: Parenting in the Digital Age
Today’s teenagers do not know a world without smartphones and social media. And they are extremely skilled at navigating smartphones, tablets, and the Internet. As parents, you’ve probably seen the risks and challenges this online exposure brin...
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Blake Ferguson on Playing Professionally with Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong condition that more than eight million people worldwide have -- and that number is expected to grow to between 13 to 17 million by 2040. That’s exactly why we need to talk about it because it’s important to know th...
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Sports Safety
Before we know it, it’ll be back to school, and back to those "Friday Night Lights" and the sports we love in the fall. But if injuries are in the back of your mind, how can you manage that fear and protect your players? <...
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A New Mom's Guide to Breastfeeding
As women go through the first few foggy, very sleep-deprived weeks of motherhood, they face so many new challenges. And for many new moms, breastfeeding tops that list. It can be overwhelming. How do you make sure you’re giving what your baby n...
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When Heat is Your Friend and Not Your Foe
The element of heat can be a good thing -- like part of performance recovery for athletes and saunas. Or it can be a bad thing – as in extreme heat that fuels dangerous dehydration. So, how do you make sure heat is your friend – not your foe – ...
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Living with Sickle Cell: Advancing Care to Prevent Crisis
You probably learned about red blood cells in a high school science class. But most of us don’t know the impact that they can have on our bodies when we don’t have enough healthy ones. When faced with a shortage of healthy red blood cells, our ...
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Top Threats to Men's Health
It’s important for men not to hit snooze on their health. Instead, they should take a proactive approach on recommended health screenings and regular check-ups. As the American Heart Association and other medical groups have pointed out repeate...
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Mental Health in Today's Generation
If you’re on social media, chances are you’ve scrolled onto a post or two about mental health. Even in today’s movies and shows, it’s easy to see the tides have turned regarding society’s attitude towards the topic, with more support and awaren...
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The Power of Infusion Therapy: What you need to know
You've probably heard about the hype over “infusion therapy” or “IV therapy” for conditions such as dehydration, fighting exhaustion, boosting your immune system, and getting vitamins into your system. And while the IV therapy market (IV stands...
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Stages of Motherhood and Mental Health
Mom: A special title for a group of exceptional women who have carried the weight of the world on their shoulders as they raised their tiny humans through two decades of life. Becoming and being a mother can bring on a range of feelings. And mo...
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Life After a Stroke: Recognizing the Signs
One minute, you and a friend are talking about your weekend plans. And the next thing you know, you feel confused, have trouble speaking and start slurring words. That’s what having a stroke feels like. If treated “fast” – and we’ll get to what...
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Life After a Parkinson's Diagnosis
Award-winning actor Michael J. Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991 at just 29 years of age. It's a progressive brain disorder that can strip away a person’s movement and speech over time. There’s been some headway since Mr. Fox c...
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Understanding Multiple Sclerosis: The Battle Within
You’ve likely seen celebrities such as Christina Applegate, Selma Blair and Jamie Lynn Sigler talk publicly about their battles with multiple sclerosis, or MS. But do you know what this disease entails; or how common it is; or how disabling it ...
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