Self-Care

cardiologist

Ask the Cardiologist

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

cinna-rita

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

girl with mask and black and white dog

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

Heart-Healthy Valentine’s Day

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

liver-supporting foods

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

Habits to Break

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

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