UFAI Blog: All our posts about General Health

Researchers say that a new case of dementia is detected every four seconds worldwide. The health benefits of walking help us retain our memory and thinking skills. Here’s a non-exclusive list of brain health benefits derived from aerobic exercises.

National Walking Day is one of our favorite days at University Foot and Ankle Institute. It occurs on the first Wednesday of April every year. Here are some ways to celebrate!

SoftWave shockwave therapy offers revolutionary non-invasive treatments for foot and ankle ailments. Learn more about its uses at UFAI.

The more we age, the more we fall. The CDC reports that each and every year, 36 million Americans aged 65 or older suffer significant falls. UFAI evaluates the risks of falls in older adults and provides podiatric insight into preventing them.

Learn about pedCAT, a weight-bearing CT scanner that is easier to use and reveals more accurate information than a conventional CT scan.

A healthy foot is an attractive foot! Here are 15 tips for better foot health in the summer months.

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 »