Weekend warriors may love the competition, but going all out without the right preparation can lead to injuries, heart health concerns and setbacks that keep men from staying active long term. In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, host Steve Goldstein leads a special men’s health panel featuring Pro Football Hall of Famer Zach Thomas, Miami Heat All-Star Bam Adebayo, Baptist Health Orthopedic Care sports medicine physician Dr. Luis Rodriguez and Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care card...

NBA legend and Miami Heat icon Alonzo Mourning joins Baptist Health primary care physician Dr. Daniel Ramon for a powerful conversation about men’s health, preventive screenings and why feeling fine does not always mean being healthy. During this special Men’s Health Month discussion, Mourning opens up about his kidney transplant, prostate cancer diagnosis and heart procedures — including the routine checkup that led doctors to discover a serious heart rhythm issue even though he felt complet...

How is 3D printing changing orthopedic surgery and patient care? In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, host Sandra Peebles explores how 3D printing is being used in orthopedic care, from surgical planning to improving accuracy in the operating room. Guests Dr. Frantz Lerebours, orthopedic surgeon at Baptist Health Orthopedic Care, and Dr. Tyler Goodwin, FIU Baptist Health Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellow, explain how patient-specific 3D printed guides can help surgeons plan procedures bef...

Migraines are often dismissed as “just a bad headache,” but they can be much more serious and disruptive. So what actually causes migraines, and when should someone stop trying to push through the pain? In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, host Sandra Peebles speaks with Dr. Maria Vera Silva, neurologist at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute, and Dr. Andrew Forster, internal medicine physician at Baptist Health Primary Care, about what migraines are, how they affect the brain, and...

What happens after breast cancer treatment ends? For many survivors, finishing treatment is a major milestone, but it does not always mean life immediately goes back to “normal.” In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, host Johanna Gomez, a breast cancer survivor, speaks with breast cancer survivors Andrea de Armas and Nancy Antoine, both treated at Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute, talk about diagnosis, treatment, survivorship and the emotional journey that continues lon...

Los derrames cerebrales no solo afectan a personas mayores. Cada vez se están viendo más casos de stroke en adultos jóvenes, incluso en personas menores de 55 años. ¿Por qué está pasando esto? ¿Qué factores de riesgo pueden estar detrás? ¿Y cómo reconocer las señales a tiempo? En este episodio de Baptist HealthTalk, Sandra Peebles conversa con el Dr. Felipe De Los Ríos La Rosa, neurólogo cerebrovascular y director del programa de stroke en Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute, sobre lo...

Stroke is often thought of as something that happens later in life — but more young adults are experiencing strokes, and many don’t recognize the warning signs until it’s too late. In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, host Sandra Peebles speaks with Dr. Felipe De Los Rios La Rosa, cerebrovascular neurologist and director of the stroke program at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute, about why stroke risk is rising among younger adults and what people can do to protect themselves. Yo...

Osteoporosis is often called a silent disease because many people do not know they have it until they suffer a fracture. But when should you start paying attention to your bone health — and what can you do now to protect yourself? In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, host Johanna Gomez speaks with Dr. Maria Kyriacou, primary care sports medicine physician with Baptist Health Orthopedic Care, about osteoporosis, bone density, menopause, weight loss medications, strength training and prevent...

What are brain tumors, who is at risk, and what symptoms should you never ignore? In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, we break down the most searched questions about brain tumors, including common warning signs, treatment options, myths about cell phones, and why there is more hope today than ever before. Host Johanna Gomez is joined by Dr. Rupesh Kotecha, Chief of Radiosurgery at Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute, and Dr. Evan Bander, neurosurgeon and co-director of the Pituitary Tum...

Can you reverse heart aging—or at least slow it down? In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, Sandra Peebles is joined by Dr. Jonathan Fialkow, Chief Medical Executive of Integrated Services and Precision Care at Baptist Health, for a fascinating conversation about heart aging, longevity, inflammation, and the everyday habits that have the biggest impact on cardiovascular health. Together, they break down the science behind aging hearts, explain the growing research surrounding the extracellul...