When traveling internationally, plenty of people try to make healthier food choices. Think fresh fruit, salads, smoothies, lightly cooked seafood — what you think sounds like the "safe" option compared with fried or processed foods we see a lot of… read more
Whenever I go to the gym, I’m amazed by the number of people I see chugging large electrolyte drinks, such as Gatorade, while they exercise. Usually, the number can be pretty staggering. I mean, can you truly be a Gator… read more
If telling people we “don’t have time” or we “don’t enjoy exercising” burned calories, gyms and fitness centers would cease to exist. We’re busy. We’re tired. We don’t want to expend the morsel of energy we have left on a… read more
Dr. David Mateo is a board-certified plastic surgeon with seven years of experience helping patients achieve natural, individualized results through advanced surgical and minimally invasive techniques. Known for his compassionate approach and attention to detail, he specializes in body contouring,… read more
It’s summer again. The sun is perched high in the sky, moving its golden fingertips over the landscape below. The mosquitoes are picking and pricking their next victims — behind them, a predatory dragonfly buzzes loudly, ready to eat whatever… read more
Flying may appear to be a passive activity — after all, you’re sitting still for long periods of time — but your body is actually working overtime to maintain the status quo. There’s a lot happening beneath the surface when… read more
There is a reason so many people feel different near the ocean. The deeper breath. The better sleep. The mental reset that seems to arrive somewhere between hearing the waves and feeling salt in the air. People have always described… read more
When temperatures reach their peak in the summertime, it’s usually synonymous with more backyard barbecues, dips in the pool and weekend road trips. But there’s something else you may encounter this season: heat-induced health dilemmas. Bug bites, dehydration, summer colds… read more
Florida’s forecast for the next three months is pretty predictable — hot, hot, hot, humid and really hot! You are ready with sunscreen to prevent burns and bug spray to prevent bites, but what about water to prevent dehydration? Here… read more
Illustration by Grace Downey “I’m always ready to travel, though my trips are never planned... It was time to hit the road when Robert sneezed in his hand. So here comes his old buddy Bill, his handshake was so warm.… read more
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