Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that reoccurs in a pattern about four months out of the year — often during the winter. SAD doesn’t occur often among Floridians, with people from Alaska or New England more likely to develop the disorder. But many Floridians still suffer from a less extreme version: the “winter blues” or “holiday blues.”
Streetlight hosted its second annual Strides for Sickle Cell Walk Sept. 21. With more than 300 people in attendance, the event raised over $4,000 to spread awareness for sickle cell disease.
Thousands of people across Florida are facing disruptions in health coverage after UF Health and UnitedHealthcare failed to solve months-long contract negotiations. Patients with Medicaid and employer-sponsored commercial plans are now out-of-network at UF Health locations statewide. Medicare holders are not affected except at UF Health Flagler Hospital.
Almost 70% of UF students reported drinking in the last three months, about 6% higher than the national average. Although it’s normalized as part of the college experience, drinking also comes with mental and physical risks.
The two entities had a Sept. 1 deadline to iron out disagreements over rates, claims processes and administrative demands.
Addressing limited access to health in southeast Gainesville, community members and health care providers across Alachua County see solutions not only in improving access in policy, community engagement and education, but also in expanding food resources to the town.
In the comfort of her Miami home, 34-year-old Julianne Espinosa lies in bed captivated by videos of Disney princesses flashing across her television screen. As echoes of “The Little Mermaid” fill her room, she smiles brightly, silently expressing the words she cannot say.
The world is beginning to embrace plus-sized beauty in the media and fashion industry. Some Gainesville studios and personal trainers are advocating for inclusivity.
A UF student started the Gastro Student Association in light of the health disparities caused by gastrointestinal illnesses.
The Harn Museum of Art's newest exhibit, entitled “Plant Life,” tcontains 12 pieces of artwork from the museum’s permanent collection that reflect the influence of plants on human society. The exhibit will remain open until Feb. 20 of next year.
While many may expect older people to be affected, data shows those aged 18 to 25 have the highest rate of alcohol use disorder.
UF Trans Health + Wellness Initiative hopes to provide queer students with the tools they might need to start their fitness journey free from stigma and social barriers. On Oct. 4, the club hosted a meeting in collaboration with RecSports to provide students with an introduction to gym facilities and exercise techniques.
As UF enters its first full in-person semester since the COVID-19 pandemic began, a quick shift to a live learning environment, along with the pandemic fallout, caused mental health strains in students. Within just six weeks of the new semester, students at UF say they are struggling to cope with all the strain placed upon them to succeed.
Butterflies and back-to-school jitters are standard for any student starting a new semester. But this upcoming Fall term is unlike any other. For many UF students, it is the first time they’ll return to in-person classes in over a year.
The University of Florida Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC) hosted the event for Black women to share their experiences through selections of their own prose and poetry on Zoom.
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