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  • Staying Active On Spring Break

    By Shaista S. Safder, MD

  • Staying Active in the Winter

    People from up north – or Floridians who have recently moved here from colder climates – may roll their eyes, but the winter months can get pretty chilly in the Sunshine State. Cold enough, in fact, that many people who stay active when the weather’s nice, cut way back on their exercise routines at this time of year.

  • Staying Active On Spring Break

    Many types of activities you can plan involve both mental and physical exercise. Options include home projects, field trips, hobbies and sports. Involve your children in planning these activities to get them excited about their time off from school.

  • Quick Tips for Keeping Kids Active

    As a parent, it’s important to encourage your children to be active by showing them what a healthy lifestyle looks like. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends children get at least one hour (60 minutes) of physical activity each day. By going on bike rides together, walking around the neighborhood, coaching sports teams and even playing simple games around the house, you have the opportunity to play a vital role in keeping your kids active and healthy.

  • 10 Creative Ways to Keep Kids Active

    Many families are struggling to keep fit, especially with jobs and schoolwork increasingly taking place on screens at home. Because of physical distancing requirements, there aren’t as many opportunities for school team sports, and kids doing virtual learning aren’t getting PE classes at school. Think about how a brief walk to the school bus stop a few streets over and even walking between classes counts as daily exercise. Going from your bedroom to your computer hardly comes close as a substitute! 

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  • Molecular and Clinical Risk-Directed Therapy for Infants and Young Children With Newly Diagnosed Medulloblastoma

    Phase 2 Study of Molecular and Clinical Risk-Directed Therapy for Infants and Young Children With Newly Diagnosed Medulloblastoma

  • How Seniors Can Stay Active As They Age

    Seniors may be more at risk for social isolation and depression as they age.

  • I Have Cancer. Can I Still Have an Active Lifestyle?

    A cancer diagnosis and treatment can wreak havoc on your life, leading to exhaustion, stress and depression. But that doesn’t mean you need to surrender your active lifestyle. In fact, there are many reasons why you shouldn’t.

  • How Men Can Stay Sexually Active as They Age

    As men age, they may develop physical or psychological issues that affect their sexual health. Because of embarrassment or fear, they might not discuss with their doctor concerns about decreased virility, erectile dysfunction or diminished libido. But maintaining a healthy sex life well into your senior years is achievable, especially if you remain physically fit, stay mentally healthy and communicate with your partner.