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Parkinson’s Awareness Month: Expert Shares UF Health’s Approach to Care, New Advances
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shedding light on this complex neurological condition that affects millions of lives worldwide. UF…
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Aerobic and strength training exercise combined can be an elixir for better brain health in your 80s and 90s, new study finds
People in the oldest stage of life who regularly engage in aerobic activities and strength training exercises perform better on cognitive tests than those who…
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Oral Health and Back to School: Insights From UF Health’s Dr. Olga Ensz
Good oral health isn't just about flashing a winning smile. It's foundational to overall wellness. With kids still settling into the young school year, we…
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Janis and Janet: The Twins Who Tamed Tremor at UF Health
By the time Janet Plum makes the short but taxing trip to serve the coffee, the mug is only half full. What’s missing of the morning brew is dotted on the…
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Healing at Home: Eileen Branham
UF Health Shands HomeCare is a comprehensive home health and personal care agency devoted to helping patients maintain an independent lifestyle or continue…
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UF Health psychiatrist talks about the mental health challenges posed by COVID-19
It’s a pandemic seemingly without end. The latest coronavirus variant is fueling a surge in cases while Americans worry about ever-more infectious versions to…
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In recognition of World Kidney Day, UF Health physician answers questions about kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease doesn’t always come with warning signs or symptoms. To one University of Florida Health physician, it is a silent killer. March 11 is…
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Six important things to know about heart health
1. The body is a temple We don’t want to hear this when we’re younger, but it’s true that what we put into our bodies will eventually affect us later in life.…
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2018 in Review: Reflecting on Our Achievements, Part 2
Part 2 of our “2018 Year in Review” focuses on the research institutes and centers that are part of the UF Health family: Cancer Center Clinical and…
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The Year in Review: Celebrating Our Achievements in 2017, Part 2
Part 2 of our “Year in Review” focuses on the hospitals, research institutes and centers that are part of the UF Health family: UF Health Cancer Center UF…