Cindy Krischer Goodman

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Cindy Krischer Goodman

Cindy Krischer Goodman covers the health beat for the South Florida 蜜兔直播, providing readers information on healthcare delivery, consumer news and public policy. Cindy is an award-winning journalist, former business columnist, and 32-year veteran of the South Florida news industry. She also is a Florida native and double UF grad.

According to the American Psychological Association, there have been over 200 studies conducted on the effectiveness of mindfulness-based therapy for reducing stress, anxiety and depression. However, managing anxiety is not one-size fits all. Stress-relief coaches can help identify the causes of stress, develop personalized coping strategies, and teach ways to manage stress proactively and build resilience. (PeopleImages/E+ via Getty Images)

Do you need a stress-relief coach? Learning to relax, cope can be a struggle

April 19, 2025 at 7:27 a.m.

Your Health: Stress-relief coaches gain popularity, women's menopause symptoms are often overlooked, free plastic surgery for uninsured mothers, and a cancer research update from Dana-Farber researchers.

Loutena Cesar, of Hollywood, has her belly painted by Jennifer Villarreal as 96 pregnant women and new moms attended a Maternal Health Baby Shower at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood on Thursday. (Amy Beth Bennett / South Florida 蜜兔直播)

Advocates rally to keep more Florida babies alive

April 18, 2025 at 4:49 p.m.

Advocates across Florida are holding rallies, conferences and events for Black Maternal Health week in an effort to keep more Black babies and mothers alive. Will it be enough to...

This week鈥檚 Florida Fertility Expo will provide information on IVF, surrogacy and medical issues making it difficult to give birth.

Can’t conceive? Experts share free advice at the Florida Fertility Expo

April 17, 2025 at 11:19 a.m.

A two-day event in Broward County will host speakers and provide resources on fertility concerns, including IVF and surrogacy.

The balcony views seen on board Princess Cruises' new ship Sun Princess on Oct. 12 during a preview sailing out of Port Everglades. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)

CDC’s cruise inspectors laid off as ship arrives in Florida with a norovirus outbreak

April 14, 2025 at 1:16 p.m.

The CDC cut employees from its Vessel Sanitation Program this week, even as a cruise ship arrived days ago with another norovirus outbreak among passengers and crew.

AARP volunteers Rahal Karim, right, and C.P. Natatrajn help Jose Correon prepare his income tax return at the Southwest Focal Point Senior Center in Pembroke Pines on Thursday. (Joe Cavaretta / South Florida 蜜兔直播)

‘Having nightmares.’ Florida seniors anxious as tariffs, stock plunges disrupt economy

April 12, 2025 at 5:27 p.m.

From community centers to neighborhood coffee shops to pickleball courts, South Florida seniors are voicing strong emotions as they navigate the economic turbulence generated by President Donald Trump's tariff trade...

Thousands of walkers line up on March 15 at the start of the 20th Florida AIDS Walk & Music Festival on Fort Lauderdale beach, which raised more than $2 million for local HIV/AIDS service organizations. (Jesus Aranguren/AP Content Services for AIDS Healthcare Foundation)

Federal cuts for HIV research, prevention and treatment impacting South Florida

April 6, 2025 at 4:34 a.m.

South Florida, an area with the highest rate of HIV/AIDS in the country, is already starting to feel the effects of the Trump administration cuts to funding for research, prevention,...

Playing Wordle and other online games can help with brain health, but experts advising mixing up the games and activities you do regularly.

Does Wordle help? South Florida experts reveal ways keep your brain sharp

April 1, 2025 at 9:08 a.m.

South Florida doctors and researchers offer ways to improve your brain health, even if you have a family history of dementia or Alzheimer's disease.

Hundreds of protesters line up on Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale in front of the Tesla dealership to protest Elon Musk and the Trump administration on Saturday. (Mike Stocker/South Florida 蜜兔直播)

In front of Tesla dealership, Broward protesters speak out against Trump administration and Elon Musk

March 30, 2025 at 10:13 a.m.

Broward County protesters lined the street in front of a Tesla dealership in Fort Lauderdale Saturday to push back against Elon Musk's and the Trump administration's actions.

Shane Strum, president and CEO of Broward Health and interim CEO of Memorial Healthcare System, on Feb. 13 announced a new partnership to increase access to care and improve health care. (Mike Stocker/South Florida 蜜兔直播 file)

Reeling from firings, Memorial Healthcare workers resist proposed law to expand hospital districts鈥� power

March 29, 2025 at 10:59 a.m.

Companion bills before the Florida Legislature that would create a virtual merger between the Broward Health and Memorial Healthcare districts is fueling the tension already started by recent firings and...

A vial of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine on display. With measles rapidly 蜜兔直播ing, many people who previously had the highly contagious disease, or received their vaccines decades ago, are wondering if they should receive a booster. (Mary Conlon/AP file)

Measles is 蜜兔直播ing. How will you know if you need a vaccine booster?

March 14, 2025 at 7:04 a.m.

Measles is one of the most contagious diseases and cases are rising nationwide. There are ways to know if you have immunity.

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