Health and Wellness

Bullying is widespread in the United States, so much so that the CDC reports that 20 percent of high school students recently reported being bullied at school within the past year. And with social media and cell phones such a big part of daily life for kids, bullying unfortunately isn’t limited to the school bus,…

Society is inundated with advice on what to eat for optimum health, weight loss, and disease prevention. And much of that information is contradictory, confusing, or flat-out wrong. However, scientific research has shown that certain foods promote good health and prevent the onset of disease, according to Dr. Christopher Smith, UCF Health’s specialist in family…

About 72,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with gynecologic cancer a year and September – Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month – is a good time to remind women about symptoms and risks for cancer of the female reproductive organs. There is only one screening test for such cancers – the Pap test that can…

If you’re a curry connoisseur, you know that turmeric (Curcuma longa) is the key spice that gives the Indian dish its zing. Turmeric is also what makes American mustard yellow. In addition to its flavor, turmeric is also gaining popularity as a medicinal, anti-inflammatory herb. Inflammation is our immune system’s response to a foreign or…

Americans generally spend more time at work than we do at home, so having a healthy workplace is critical for overall wellness. We can hear you saying you don’t have time to fit exercise into your workday. But there are simple ways to use your workplace for mini workouts. One idea: schedule a walking meeting.…

With football season in full swing, you’re sure to be hearing more about concussions. Please remember that it’s not just football players who can suffer this kind of traumatic brain injury. Any sudden bump or blow to the head and neck area can cause a concussion – playing soccer, a trip and fall, car accidents,…