Region’s hospitals poised for a building boom

By Martin Lenkowky A significant number of South Florida hospitals have started – or plan on starting – expansion projects. When completed, the new building costs will total well into

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Heart care survivor, advocate shares ‘That’s when I knew something was very wrong’

By Martin Lenkowsky Miami-Dade County resident Lou Schmitt almost paid the ultimate price for neglecting her health and ignoring her own glaring cardiac risk factors Schmitt, 61, had a stressful

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A different type of TEA can help productivity

In the modern-day workplace, we are expected to react immediately to almost everything. Such was a habit that John…

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Mindful Millennials

As millennials begin and progress in their careers, we are witnessing a shift in values. If boomers celebrated sex, drugs and rock “n” roll, this generation embraces well-being, purpose, financial

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A different type of TEA can help productivity

In the modern-day workplace, we are expected to react immediately to almost everything. Such was a habit that John, a successful marketing director, was quick to embrace. Rather than managing

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Balancing Act

Having control is one of our greatest illusions, especially when it comes to our work-life balance. Balance suggests that we can attain equanimity, mental calmness and composure in both our

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The Big Business of Health Care

SFBW gains insight from the leaders of two of the biggest operators of hospitals in South Florida, Baptist Health’s Brian Keeley and Broward Health’s Nabil El Sanadi. Both are dealing with

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Persistence Pays Off

Why do some people give up when they encounter challenges, while others who are no more capable continue to stay motivated and persevere? There are techniques, based on age-old practices

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Mindfulness on the Job

The practice of mindfulness (increased present awareness) has impacted our understanding of the field of behavioral economics. New research demonstrates that, by paying attention to one’s environment instead of simply

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Workplace wellness can cut costs, generate ROI

Employers struggling with the high cost of health care costs may find a more holistic approach to well being can cut these soaring costs. There is some surprising research that

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Breaking the Stress Habit

We all know that attitude is one of the most important factors in determining success.  John, an entrepreneur who had always been extremely hard on himself, believed that his attitude

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From Chaos to Calm: Mindfulness Apps

Mindfulness meditation, the ancient practice of focusing the mind and increasing nonjudgmental present awareness, has made its way into the business community. Individuals and corporations are embracing these skills to

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