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Baptist HealthTalkMen's Health Matters: Do It For Your FamilyWhat's the key to good health? Today's panelists discuss what to look out for to maintain your health, habits to set and the role family plays in pushing you to a healthier more active life. Learn how three legends - a basketball star, football star and hockey star - transitioned from a life built around being in top physical and mental health to maintain those pillars during retirement. Host:Michael Swartzon, M.D., Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician, Baptist Health Orthopedic CareGuests:Eli Friedman, M.D., Medical Director of Sports C...2024-12-0434 minBaptist HealthTalkExercising Outside Safely This SummerHeat and humidity are facts of life during South Florida summers, as is the danger of heat-related illnesses. Don't take the risk lightly. Learn what you should do to prepare for outdoor activities including sports, workouts and yard work. Michael Swartzon, M.D., a sports medicine physician with Baptist Health Orthopedic Care, joins host, Jonathan Fialkow, M.D. with expert advice on proper hydration and exercise strategies to stay safe when the temperature soars.2022-06-2720 minBaptist HealthTalkGetting Ready For the Big GameThis weekend’s Super Bowl is sure to feature some incredible feats of athleticism. From their hearts and lungs to their muscles and joints, pro football players work hard to stay in peak physical condition. So, what can everyday athletes and weekend warriors learn from the pros?Host, Jonathan Fialkow, M.D. welcomes a panel of experts with tips for everyday athletes striving to reach their own fitness goals.Guests:Eli Friedman, M.D., medical director of sports cardiology at Baptist Health's Miami Cardiac & Vascular InstituteMichael Swartzon, M.D., sports medicine physician at Miami Or...2022-02-0928 minBaptist HealthTalkTestosterone, "Low T" and ExerciseFrom radio and TV ads to social media posts, there's a lot of buzz about testosterone and something called "Low T." What are the facts behind all the hype? We clear up the confusion with guest expert Michael Swartzon, M.D., a primary care sports medicine physician at Miami Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, a part of Baptist Health South Florida.Host, Jonathan Fialkow, M.D., leads a lively conversation about how testosterone levels affect both men and women, how exercise plays a role, and how to separate science from marketing pitches in ads promoting testosterone therapies.2021-07-1318 minBaptist HealthTalkWhy Don't Men Go to the Doctor?Men are much less likely than women to seek medical attention when they’re not feeling well. The question is: why? Why are men more prone to skipping the screenings and check-ups that could potentially add years to their lives?During Men's Health Month in June, host, Jonathan Fialkow, M.D. brought together a panel of Baptist Health experts to answer some frequently asked questions about men's health - from heart and prostate issues to misconceptions about testosterone treatments.His guests were:· Michael Swartzon, M.D., a primary care sports medicine physician at Miam...2021-06-1523 min