Health and Wellness

If the stress of 2015 is already getting the best of you, now may be a good time to give meditation a whirl. The practice of meditation has been around for centuries as a way to enhance health and wellness, but there is emerging scientific evidence that meditation can impact a number of clinical conditions…

There’s enough to do in January without piling on a list of New Year’s resolutions that will likely be broken before the ink’s dry on your new gym membership. However, there are simple things you can do that will make a big impact on your overall health. To help you kick-start your healthy New Year,…

This is our last health tip of 2014. We’ve enjoyed sharing these ideas with you over the last two years and hope the information is helpful and relevant – or at least makes you think. As always, we’re eager to hear your feedback. What subjects interest you? What topics would be of the most help?…

Holiday season’s in full swing and for many of us that unfortunately means overindulging. But UCF College of Medicine faculty member Dr. Magdalena Pasarica, an M.D.-Ph.D. who specializes in family medicine and nutritional science, offers ways to enjoy the holidays in a healthier way. Her first piece of advice: Remember that the holidays are about…

Treatment for many medical conditions like diabetes and heart disease often includes dietary restrictions. And more people are voluntarily adopting diets for reasons ranging from health improvement to social consciousness. In fact, a study conducted by Harris Interactive found that 5 percent of people in the United States are vegetarian; half of those are vegan.…

If you think your child isn’t listening to you, think again. During the adolescent period from age 10 through 26, the College of Medicine’s Dr. Lisa Barkley*, says parents have a tremendous opportunity to plant the “SSEED” for healthy habits that can last a lifetime. Sleep – Never underestimate the power of sleep, especially for…