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Changes In How To Prevent Skin Cancer

Changes In How To Prevent Skin Cancer

March 1, 2016
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, with over 5 million cases treated per year. Basal cell and squamous cell – two of the most common types of skin cancer — are also the most curable and preventable. The most preventable cause of skin cancer is UV (ultraviolet) light exposure. This…
Be Smart About Antibiotics

Be Smart About Antibiotics

October 20, 2015
Fall and the school year can bring an increase in colds and other respiratory ills for you and your kids. And when someone in the family is sick, it’s easy to call the doctor and beg for antibiotics. But beware. Every bug doesn’t need an antibiotic. In fact, the overuse and improper use of antibiotics…
Pumpkins: More Than Just Fall Decor

Pumpkins: More Than Just Fall Decor

October 13, 2015
Pumpkins are a mainstay of fall decorating, but they’re also a great health food. So while you’re carving them into ghoulish faces for Halloween, think about adding this nutritionally dense food to your meal plan. These orange plants are one of the best sources of beta-carotene and antioxidants. In addition, one cup of cooked pumpkin…
Kids, Sleep, Phones and Laptops

Kids, Sleep, Phones and Laptops

October 6, 2015
A new study finds that kids who use electronic devices before bedtime can have sleep problems because their smart phones, laptops and tablets lower melatonin, a hormone that encourages sleep. The study was conducted by Uni Research Health in Bergen, Norway and surveyed almost 10,000 teens ages 16 to 19 in that country. Between 80…
Ways To Deal With Bullying

Ways To Deal With Bullying

September 29, 2015
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,…
What To Eat For Optimum Health

What To Eat For Optimum Health

September 22, 2015
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…