Health and Wellness

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Three siblings from Kissimmee are seeing the holidays in a whole new light after undergoing cataract surgery in Orlando with Dr. Mehul Patel. Jacqulyn Thompson’s holiday season is much brighter than it’s been in years. Thanks to the care of UCF Health Faculty Physician Practice’s ophthalmologist Dr. Mehul Patel, Thompson and her two siblings, Rosemary…

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…