Dr. Massoomi, the cardiologist, is an assistant professor of medicine within the division of cardiology at UF. His clinical interests include coronary artery disease, nutrition, preventive medicine and general health and well-being. Can you really die of a broken heart?… read more
Self-Care
Healthy Happy Hour: Cinna-rita, Anyone?
Welcome to Healthy Happy Hour! Here, we take classic cocktail recipes and add a healthy twist! Try this interesting twist on a margarita that we like to call the "Cinna-rita!" CINNA-RITA Cinnamon is packed with antioxidants, lowers blood sugar, helps… read more
Is Your Pet at Risk for COVID-19?
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic. For the vast majority of the year, we have stayed inside and found every way possible to keep ourselves and our families safe. Eventually, the… read more
When EQ is More Important Than IQ: Explaining Emotional Intelligence
The popularity of emotional intelligence has boomed in the past 20 years after psychologist Daniel Goleman authored a book of the same name in 1995. However, the concept is still relatively new to many individuals. Emotional intelligence (EI or EQ)… read more
What Does it Mean When You Have Blood in Your Urine?
Healthy urine is typically pale yellow in color. If you have noticed a pink or red hue in your urine, you could have blood in your urine (hematuria), which could indicate a disorder and should not be ignored. According to… read more
5 Recipes for a Heart-Healthy Valentine’s Day
A box of chocolates? Heart-shaped donuts? Pink frosted cupcakes? Valentine’s Day foods are loaded with love — and with saturated fats and calories. Give your loved ones a sweet treat this holiday that will guarantee a heart-healthy Valentine's Day! Dark-Chocolate… read more
Show Your Liver Some Love with Liver-Supporting Foods
Think of the liver as the body’s toxin processing plant. Most toxins, like pesticides, household cleaning agents, dry-cleaning chemicals and hormone disruptors in beauty products, are fat-soluble. In order to be eliminated from the body, fat-soluble toxins must be converted… read more
Dreading Going Back to the Office? Find Your New Routine
I don’t need to say it. We all know that 2020 has given everyone a new playbook for just about everything in life, but most of all, our careers and how and where we work. Many of us found ourselves… read more
Important Info For COVID-19 Vaccinations in Alachua County
Today, the State launched a statewide preregistration system for scheduling COVID-19 vaccinations for people 65 years old and older. However, Alachua County is not opting into this system, and the county will continue using its existing system for vaccine appointments.… read more
21 Habits to Break This Year
2021 is in full swing, and we have a whole list of 21 habits to break this year! We also have tips for how to break them. Read on if you want to better your health and wellness this year!… read more