Health Tips

Antibodies and antibody testing are in the news frequently – UCF and Adventus Labs are starting drive-through COVID-19 antibody testing on campus this week. What are antibodies, what do they do and what role do they play in diseases like the unique coronavirus causing this pandemic? For answers, we’re turning to Dr. Jane Gibson, an…

How many of us are using our dining room table and chair as a remote home office? That may be why your back hurts. So we’re turning to William Hanney, associate professor of physical therapy at UCF’s College of Health Professions and Sciences and an expert in back and neck pain, for guidance. He authors…

We can expect COVID-19 to be part of our daily lives for quite some time. For that reason, we are restarting weekly health tips and making them about the virus from experts at UCF’s Academic Health Sciences Center.  As healthcare providers, our goal is to provide simple, evidence-based advice you can use in your daily lives to stay as safe as possible.  Our first topic – cloth face masks. We’re…

With the Coronavirus (COVID-19) top of mind, it’s important to take precautions to be as safe as possible. Assume that germs live everywhere. Viruses such as the Coronavirus enter our systems via the eyes, nose and mouth, so avoid germs getting to your face by being vigilant and keeping your hands clean. And as much…

Sleep affects our mood, energy and overall health. However, getting a good night’s sleep can sometimes feel like a huge challenge. Here are some tips and tricks to help you sleep better tonight – and every night. 1. Get into a routine Setting a strict sleep schedule and sticking to it is a great way…

It’s normal to experience pain before and during menstruation. However, pain  can also indicate a disorder called Endometriosis, in which the tissue similar to that which lines the uterus begins to grow outside of the uterus. While Endometriosis is common, affecting up to 10% of women in the U.S. each year, many don’t know that…