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According to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, an estimated 1 out of every 50 people in the United States are walking around with an unruptured brain aneurysm. Aneurysms are not just something that only affects our elderly population—even young and healthy people can be at risk. A ruptured brain aneurysm could have tragic consequences for everyone. So, what if there were a simple way for someone to find out if they are at risk for having an aneurysm based on their genetics?

Dr. Ricardo Hanel, a neurosurgeon and co-medical director of the Baptist Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center at Baptist Health, is leading a research study funded by The State of Florida to assess the hereditary probability of brain aneurysms in families. Today, he’s here to speak with us about aneurysm risk factors, symptoms and treatment, while highlighting the study and how it may help save lives in the future. Welcome, Dr. Hanel.

We all have those friends or family who joke they don’t remember the last time they went to the doctor claiming they rarely get sick. Or we know those who are health-obsessed, always checking websites for the latest health news and asking their doctor questions. While it’s important to be proactive in your health, it’s equally important to find a balance between the two. Joining me today to tell us how we can strike a proactive balance in both our own and our family’s health care is Dr. Jeffry Jacqmein. Dr. Jacqmein is a board-certified family medicine physician with Baptist Primary Care.

This is Baptist Health Radio. As the most preferred healthcare provider in Northeast Florida, we’re here to help you stay informed with the latest news, views and resources for your health and well-being. Dr. Jacqmein, thank you for your time today.

There are 1 million hernia cases diagnosed every year, but many people don’t even know they have one. A hernia won’t heal on its own, so it’s important to know the signs of one and when to seek medical advice. Dr. Matthew Smith, a general surgeon with Baptist Medical Center South, discusses the different types of hernias, the causes and “8 silent signs” to be on the lookout for and when you should see a doctor.

Wondering how to keep the kids off the couch this summer? The best way to get your kids moving is to move with them. And this summer, we’re helping make fitness and health the focal point of your family's fun activities. Joining us today is Dr. Bethany Atkins, a pediatrician with Baptist Pediatrics, who will share advice and tips on how to make fitness and health a priority for your family in the summer months and beyond.

This is Baptist Health Radio. As the most preferred healthcare provider in Northeast Florida, we’re here to help you stay informed with the latest news, views and resources for your health and well-being. Dr. Atkins, thank you so much for your time today.

School's out and temperatures are rising. You probably know to always keep your eyes on kids in and around water, but have you thought about other potential injuries, like burns? Ramona Criss, coordinator for the Snyder Family Burn and Wound Care Center at Wolfson Children’s Hospital, joins us to talk about how you can avoid an emergency.

About 50,000 women in the United States experience severe pregnancy complications each year. In today's episode, Dr. Kathryn Villano, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist with Regional Obstetric Consultants and Baptist Health, is here to talk about the risk factors for a high-risk pregnancy, how some can be avoided and how obstetric specialists like herself take care of women dealing with this serious health condition.