Baptist HealthTalk

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 star and hockey star - transitioned from a life built around being in top physical and mental health to maintain those pillars during retirement....

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.  Host: Willard Shepard Award-Winning Journalist Experts: Dr. Pooja Patel, M.D. Neurologist  Director of the epilepsy monitoring unit at Marcus Neuroscience Insti...

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 disease and cancer. Moreover, nearly 30% of men lack a primary care physician to manage their health. NBA Hall of Famer Alonzo Mourning went public earlier t...

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 the causes, symptoms and how to support a man dealing with this sensitive, but important, health issue.   Host: Willard Shepard, Emmy Award-Winning Journ...

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 Award-Winning Journalist   Guests: Janelle Falcon, LMFT, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Baptist Health Manuela Rodriguez, LMFT, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at B...

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, and what it means to truly thrive beyond breast cancer. Host: Johanna Gomez, Breast Cancer Survivor Guests:  Clara Pablo, Breast Cancer Survivor Tamara Rod...

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:  Johanna Gomez   Guests:  Starr Mautner, M.D. , Breast Surgical Oncologist at Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute   Stephanie Rico Masterson, Breast Cancer Survivor

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 attention.     Host: Johanna Gomez   Guests: Alejandra Angel, M.D. , OB/GYN at Baptist Health Baptist Hospital   John P. Diaz, M.D. , Chief of Gynecologic Oncolog...

Most people don’t think about aging—until something starts to hurt, slow down, or change. But the truth is, how you live in your 30s, 40s, and 50s plays a major role in how you feel later in life. In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk , physicians Dr. Andrew Forster and Dr. Natalia Miranda Cantellops explain what healthy aging really looks like—and the simple daily habits that can help you stay ac...

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-Winning Journalist Guests: Bryan Wilner, M.D. , Electrophysiologist at Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute Mark Watson, Firefighter and A-Fib Patient    

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 brings to children – something our parents did not have to deal with. So how do we navigate this digitally dominant world to better protect and educate our kids...

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 the signs. People like our guest, a member of the Miami Dolphins, give others living with the same condition hope that they too can live their lives, and foll...

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?    Host: Willard Shepard, Emmy Award-Winning Journalist   Guests: Richard Morgan, D.O. , Spine Care Physician at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute   Michael Yu...

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 needs? This is where lactation specialists come in. They can help new moms grasp the technique and navigate through the challenges – from sore nipples to low...

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 – for your health?   Host: Willard Shepard, Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Guests: Maria Kyriacou, M.D. , Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician at Baptist Hea...

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 blood flow can be blocked causing pain, infection and fatigue. This is known as sickle cell disease.   Host: Willard Shepard, Emmy Award-Winning Journalist...

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 repeatedly: Men are much less likely than women to take control of their health and see their doctor on a regular basis. Here's what men need to know about co...

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 awareness on these issues than previous years. One quarter of people worldwide suffer from mental illness. But because mental illnesses were often misunderstood a...

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 for intravenous or “within a vein” ) is expected to surge in demand and reach $4.5 billion dollars by 2028, infusion therapy is also a vital treatment...

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 mothers deserve the best, including the very best mental health. May is a time when we come together to honor and celebrate the amazing mother in our lives –...

One minute everything feels normal. The next, you can’t speak, move, or think clearly. That’s what having a stroke can feel like—and recognizing the signs quickly can save your life. In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk , we hear from stroke survivor Meisha McIntosh, who shares her real-life experience of having a stroke while at work, and how fast action helped save her life. Dr. Guilherme Dabus...

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 created his foundation on Parkinson’s research in 2000. But what’s the latest and what more can be done for the estimated one million Americans who have...

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 can be? MS was among the first diseases to be described scientifically nearly 200 years ago. Although doctors back then didn’t understand what they saw and...

Imagine looking at a photo and not being able to recognize the person. In that moment, he or she is a stranger. However, in reality they have been your spouse or child for more than 30 years. Dementia is part of the harsh reality millions of people are facing and it’s a global problem. Dementia has plagued us for a very long time, but only recently has research begun to crack the code of fighting...

Can you believe it’s been four years since the world shut down? It was March 15, 2020 when everyone was put on lockdown and the COVID-19 pandemic began. And we are still seeing a list of effects -- both directly from having had the virus, and indirectly from side effects related to how we work and live our lives. Although the federal government canceled the public health emergency just last year,...