Health and Wellness

Each flu season, we are bombarded with tips and tricks on how to skirt the formidable virus. However, this year we may be a little more prepared than other flu seasons, in part, due to COVID-19 practices and preparation. Here’s everything you need to know about the Florida flu season, including tips on staying healthy…

How diet affects your heart health Our bodies are composed of multiple interwoven systems that work together on a second-by-second basis to keep us alive and healthy. Our hearts drive a significant part of this work and are responsible for blood and oxygen flow to the entire physical body, which allows myriad other functions to…

In this last COVID-19 health tip before the holidays, we’re addressing gratitude – an approach to life that helps improve your mental outlook, especially during challenging times. Medical research also shows that grateful, thankful people are better in protecting their physical health and in dealing with healthcare challenges. For advice on how to practice gratitude,…

While COVID-19 has greatly impacted this year’s holiday season, many of us will still be making – and unfortunately overindulging in — holiday foods. This pandemic is stressful, which also causes many of us to overeat. So this week, we turn to College of Medicine faculty member Dr. Magdalena Pasarica, an M.D./Ph.D. who specializes in…

This is usually the season for parties, and with COVID-19 infections on the rise, more of us may be considering hosting virtual events. For advice on hosting a great – and we hope stress-free – online event, we turn to two faculty members from the Rosen College of Hospitality Management – Jeannie Hahm and Michelle…

As COVID-19 cases spike, health officials are discovering that many people currently testing positive were infected while they were with people they know – not in work or classroom situations, but in casual social gatherings. That’s not surprising. We let down our guards when we’re home or out having fun. While it’s become natural – and required…