UFAI Blog: All our posts about General Health

As COVID-19 continues its global sweep, new information about this pandemic continues to be discovered. The symptoms commonly attributed to COVID-19 include fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills (sometimes strong enough to cause shaking), muscle pain, headache, and a sore throat. But it’s becoming more and more apparent that many of those who are hosting the COVID-19 virus remain completely asymptomatic. And asymptomatic COVID-19 hosts can be read more »

In recent weeks, a disease known as coronavirus, aka Covid-19, has been emanating globally from its origin in the city of Wuhan, located in China’s Hubei province. What is coronavirus? Coronavirus is a viral respiratory disease of epidemic proportions. The virus is named “corona” for the crown-like structure formed by microscopic spikes on the surface of the virus which causes read more »

There can’t be any serious disagreement. Frodo’s trek across Middle Earth is the greatest hike in all recorded hiking history. And that monumental journey is even more amazing when you realize it was accomplished without benefit of our hiking tips for beginners. 1.  Don’t hike alone (unless you actually need solitude) Coping with ticks and sunburn doesn’t require companions with read more »

We all know that walking is beneficial to our health: it improves our cardiovascular fitness, brain clarity, and helps reduce anxiety and stress. Many studies of adults 70 to 80 years old have shown that fast walking is associated to longevity. New data has recently come out suggesting that the pace at which we walk may predict our future health. read more »

We all know the negative effects of smoking… Yes, we all know that smoking is highly related to various cancers, increases the chances of stroke and heart attack, and even causes wrinkles. What you might not realize, however, is that smoking can affect the way our bones heal. This means that if you are a smoker and break a bone, read more »

Walking is one of the easiest and most pleasant ways to get a good workout. Walking is an aerobic exercise that improves cardiovascular fitness and helps you control your weight, cholesterol, and blood sugar. Plus, it makes you feel great! During a neighborhood stroll, your body produces endorphins which relax the mind and relieve stress and anxiety. Want to get read more »

Jimmy Buffett, the shepherd of summer vacationers, once famously blew out his flip flop, stepped on a pop top, and cut his heel. Fortunately, a frosty margarita was all it took to nurse the eternal beach bum back to full health, but those of us at University Foot and Ankle Institute would hate for a foot injury to interrupt your read more »

You’re clowning around barefoot outdoors, when a stinging pain in your sole lets you know you’ve stepped on something sharp. And not just something, a nail! Or a screw! A screw is in your FOOT. It’s IN YOUR FOOT! Now what? You’ve got a particularly nasty, but quite common, foot puncture wound. A foot puncture wound is not like a normal read more »