Health Tips

From horror movies to theme park monsters, this time of year brings images of terror that many of us absolutely adore. Why? And what draws some of us to scary experiences while others try to avoid it at all costs? The answer: Your brain. For years, researchers have examined the differences between sensation-seekers who actually…

With media headlines dominated by Ebola and enterovirus 68, how concerned should we be? We went to virus expert Dr. Griffith Parks, director of the College of Medicine’s Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, to explain what science knows about the two viruses, how they’re spread and how they can be prevented. Ebola and enterovirus 68…

Many of us decorate our fall tables and porches with squash and pumpkins, but did you know these  “winter squashes” have tremendous health benefits? Acorn, spaghetti and butternut squash and pumpkin are considered “super foods” because they contain large amounts of fiber and vitamins, specifically A and C. Many also have the important minerals of…

When it comes to your health, knowledge is power. Unfortunately, so many people feel overwhelmed with the plethora of information, misinformation and conflicting reports that they simply don’t know where to turn. The UCF Pegasus Health Seminar Series was developed to help bridge the gap between medical science and useful information consumers can consider when…

Living with any chronic medical condition is challenging. But an international study by Penn State College of Medicine concluded that social support can help people with diabetes better cope with the psychosocial challenges of the disease and improve their overall health. Researchers interviewed more than 8,500 people with diabetes living in 17 countries, including the…

All of us have had sleepy days when we’re just not operating at full capacity. In recent years, however, sleep deprivation has morphed into an epidemic. In fact, an estimated 50-70 million American adults report having sleep or wakefulness disorders, something the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now regards as a major health…