The last thing we want while enjoying a good meal is heartburn. However, if you are among the 19 million people who suffer from persistent heartburn, also called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you know that it can be difficult to avoid. By adjusting what you eat (and how you eat), you might be able to control your symptoms and enjoy life heartburn-free. Here are … [Read more...]
Topping Out a Dream
Eleven years ago in Lake Nona, we held Topping Out Ceremonies for our new College of Medicine medical education and Burnett Biomedical Sciences buildings. At those ceremonies, we dreamed of building an Academic Health Sciences Center that would bring together in Medical City all of UCF’s health-related programs in education, research and patient care. We knew that a teaching … [Read more...]
Knee Injuries In Young Athletes
The knee is a weight-bearing, hinge joint and is the largest joint in the body. Its unique anatomy and physical demands require multiple soft tissue structures to support the bony framework. The structures, including ligaments, tendons, cartilage, and two menisci, are more frequently injured than the bones. Thankfully, many knee injuries don’t require surgery and can heal using … [Read more...]
Relieving Spring Allergy Symptoms
Spring allergies can be brutal, and, with pollen and other allergens constantly surrounding us in Central Florida, they can be hard to avoid. Allergies have been proven to negatively impact quality of life and account for preventable school and work sick days. The good news is that there are proven ways to relieve spring allergy symptoms and limit your exposure to common … [Read more...]
Food As Medicine: Using Plant-Based Diets to Reverse and Prevent Disease
If you think eating vegan is only for animal lovers, think again. There is significant evidence that plant-based diets can help prevent, treat and even reverse some chronic illnesses, such as diabetes and heart disease. This does not mean you have to go 100 percent vegan to get the benefits, but the more fruits, veggies, and beans you eat, the more health benefits you will … [Read more...]