Health & Fitness

Science

Researchers Are Studying How Red Tide Affects Our Long-Term Health

Studies have found red tide can have a lasting effect on the brain and lungs.

07/21/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Your Health Questions Answered

This Trendy Chia Seed Drink Is Actually Healthy, Experts Say

The internal shower drink—chia seeds, water and lemon—can relieve constipation and bloating.

07/20/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Step It Up

Jazz Up Your Walking Routine at These Five Sarasota Spots

From scavenger hunts to hiking practice to Swedish fartlek, here are some great ways to up the ante on your walking game.

07/19/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Mental Health

The National Suicide Hotline Has a New Number

Starting Saturday, July 16, call or text 988 if you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis.

07/15/2022 By Allison Forsyth

The Other Virus

What to Know About Monkeypox Symptoms and Vaccines

More than 40,000 doses of FDA-approved, two-dose vaccine JYNNEOS have been distributed in the U.S. since July 7.

07/14/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Heart Health

Wearing a Heart Monitor Can Improve Your Workout—and Your Overall Health

Get out your FitBits and Apple Watches.

07/13/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Downtown Docs

Two New Medical Offices Will Open in Downtown Wellen Park By 2023

Florida Lakes Vein Center and Seymour Smiles Orthodontics will open next to retail shops, restaurants and more.

07/12/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Warm Water Warning

What to Know About Flesh-Eating Bacteria in Florida

Here's how to stay safe.

07/12/2022 By Chloe Nelson

Safe space

Sarasota Memorial Hospital Adds New Pediatric Emergency Waiting Room

The space was designed to make the experience of going to the E.R. less traumatic for children.

07/11/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Delete Your Account

Do You Need to Take a Break From Social Media?

Spoiler alert: the answer is probably yes.

07/05/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Health News

Sarasota Memorial Once Again Ranked Among the Nation's Top 100 Hospitals

It was also named one of the top 40 teaching hospitals and top 50 cardiovascular hospitals in the country.

07/01/2022 By Staff

Hot Flash

It's Crazy Hot Out. Should You Be Exercising Outdoors?

Maybe, but if you do, you'll want to follow these tips from fitness expert Rachel Reddish.

07/01/2022 By Allison Forsyth

The Pandemic

What You Need to Know About Covid-19 Vaccines for Kids Under 5

Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital physician Dr. Fernando Bula answers our questions about the newly approved vaccines.

06/30/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Your Health Questions Answered

What You Need to Know About Rebounding, the Popular Trampoline Fitness Trend

Your inner child will thank you for this workout.

06/29/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Spine Time

Suffering From Chronic Back Pain? This New Non-Surgical Treatment May Help.

Coastal Orthopedics of Bradenton now offers a procedure called Intracept that targets nerves in your lower back.

06/28/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Everything Zen

Tai Chi Can Help Prevent Falls and Improve Your Mental Health

The discipline has been around for 3,000 years. Dr. Aihan Kuhn of Sarasota's Tai Chi and Qi Gong Institute shares more.

06/27/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Breaking

What the End of Roe v. Wade Means for Florida

A ban on abortions after 15 weeks is set to go into effect in Florida at the beginning of July.

06/24/2022 By Elizabeth Djinis

Pearly Whites

Urgent Care Dental Practice Opens in Bradenton

Urgent Dental Care is open seven days a week and treats all sorts of dental emergencies.

06/24/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Your Health Questions Answered

If You're Eating Less Meat, You Might Be a 'Reducetarian' and Not Even Know It

Whole Foods named it a top food trend for 2022.

06/22/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Drink Up

How to Stay Hydrated Like Tom Brady

The football star—who's well-known for his dedication to a healthy diet—sometimes drinks up to 300 oz. of water per day.

06/21/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Sarasota Magazine

Health & Fitness

Researchers Are Studying How Red Tide Affects Our Long-Term Health

This Trendy Chia Seed Drink Is Actually Healthy, Experts Say

Jazz Up Your Walking Routine at These Five Sarasota Spots

The National Suicide Hotline Has a New Number

What to Know About Monkeypox Symptoms and Vaccines

Wearing a Heart Monitor Can Improve Your Workout—and Your Overall Health

Two New Medical Offices Will Open in Downtown Wellen Park By 2023

What to Know About Flesh-Eating Bacteria in Florida

Sarasota Memorial Hospital Adds New Pediatric Emergency Waiting Room

Do You Need to Take a Break From Social Media?

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