Blind athletes find strength and balance at Lighthouse gym
The Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired operates a fitness program teaching visually impaired clients proper posture, balance and core strength with volunteers Castillo and Singer. Trainers emphasize simple equipment, verbal cues, and home practice to prevent injuries and improve independence amid diabetes and stress reduction.
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Miami Lighthouse
Josh Holloway
Claire Anderson
Joe Castillo
Brian Singer
Henry Trattler
Baptist Center For Excellence
Miami Heat
Trattler
Jacko
Purdue University
Indiana
Miami Jewish Community Center
The
Lighthouse
Castillo
John E. Brown
Miami Lighthouse For
Miami
Mom myths about health worth a closer look
University doctors review a dozen maternal health sayings from feed a cold to omega three fish and reading in dim light. They rate myths as false or partly true, noting fluids beat starvation during illness and fish provides brain benefits but beware mercury.
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Kathleen Gallagher
Family Medicine
University of California-Irvine
Michael Cater
Children's Hospital of
Orange County
Calif
Cater
Gallagher
Realistic tips to curb appetite and control portions
Experts suggest portion trimming and eating water and fiber rich foods to fill up. Start with eggs at breakfast and include soup daily. Spicy foods may boost metabolism and reduce hunger while avoiding overreliance on fat and artificial sweeteners.
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