Almost 40 percent of U.S. adults and 18.5 percent of youth are obese according to the 2015-2016 findings by the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.The findings are important because obesity health risks create a number of medical issues such as high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease. Obesity hampers mobility and may have a negative effect on self-esteem.Definition of Obesity in adults is having a Body Mass Index (BMI)...

On June 15, Boy Scout and Barbara Goleman Senior High (BGSH) student Brandon Chicardini from Troop 565 completed his Eagle Scout project at BGHS. The service project consisted of beautifying an area of the school in front of the Capstone building. Chicardini collected funds, designed and planned the project which he called “Capstone Gardens", bought all the needed materials and gathered a group of volunteers to help get this project done. To...

Growing up in Miami Lakes Lorenzo Hampton Jr., knew baseball was his game.His dad is former Miami Dolphins running back Lorenzo Hampton Sr., but his son decided not to follow in his footsteps and try America’s favorite pastime instead.It paid off.Hampton,who just finished his senior season at Florida International University was recently drafted in the 28th round of the 2019 MLB draft by the Miami Marlins.He was assigned to the Marlins Gulf...

In preparation for the hurricane season. It is important to stay alert and informed of any severe weather possibilities and be prepared long before and immediately preceding a storm.The Miami-Dade 2019 Official Hurricane Readiness Guide can be found at www.miamidade.gov/hurricane/library/guide-to-hurricane-readiness.pdf. The guide provides tips on what to do before a storm and after a storm and provides a useful Disaster Checklist.Residents...

Miami Lakes’ Special Needs Advisory Board announced a pilot Transition Program for individuals with special needs. The program expands training in the areas of employability skills training, life skills and self-advocacy so they can learn skills to achieve independence.The program is available for 14 to 22 year-olds and 22 years plus.The one week program begins July 22, July 29 and August 5, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Mary Collins...