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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…

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…

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…

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,…