Mental Health

When Your Fear Is Actually a Phobia
Stress

When Your Fear Is Actually a Phobia

Michael A. Tompkins, PhD | October 11, 2023

If you’re like most people, there’s probably at least one thing that gives you the heebie-jeebies. Maybe it’s snakes or…

Are You Getting the Right Bone Density Test?
Wellness

Are You Getting the Right Bone Density Test?

Robert H. Wagner, MD | June 7, 2023

Quick and painless, bone scans are essential screening tests for assessing bone health. They can uncover the start of bone…

Home Medical Essentials
Wellness

Home Medical Essentials

Chris Iliades, MD | May 8, 2023

People with high blood pressure benefit from high blood pressure monitors, and people with diabetes use home blood sugar monitors.…

Battling Bloat
Wellness

Battling Bloat

Janice Oh, MD | May 2, 2023

One in seven Americans experience an uncomfortably swollen, tight feeling in the abdomen at least once a week—and most of…

A Better Marriage Means Better Health
Mental Health

A Better Marriage Means Better Health

Kerry Lusignan, LMHC | May 1, 2023

A happy marriage is like a tonic for your health. People who feel loved, respected, supported, and connected to their…

Spring Fever
Wellness

Spring Fever

Jamison Starbuck, ND | April 8, 2023

Is spring fever a real illness or just a quaint way to excuse the atypical behavior we find ourselves doing…

Protect Your Health On a Changing Planet
Wellness

Protect Your Health On a Changing Planet

Micah B. Hahn, PhD, MPH | April 6, 2023

When you think of climate change, you probably think of problems with ecological health, like drought, rising sea levels, and…

Pain in the Backside
Wellness

Pain in the Backside

Krina Vyas, MD | April 4, 2023

Sciatica is surprisingly common. According to a study published in 2020 in the Journal of the AAOS (the American Academy…

3 Unexpected Ways to Protect Your Heart
Wellness

3 Unexpected Ways to Protect Your Heart

Jayne Morgan, MD | April 2, 2023

We all know that eating well, exercising, and avoiding smoking are key to heart health, but some pleasant habits may…

Vitamin D Benefits
Wellness

Vitamin D Benefits

Michael F. Holick, PhD, MD | March 20, 2023

If you follow health news online, you’re likely to see an endless barrage of contradictory information on this crucial vitamin.…

Positivity Protects Your Heart
Mental Health

Positivity Protects Your Heart

Glenn N. Levine, MD | February 1, 2023

We’ve all heard the expression, “It almost gave me a heart attack!” in response to shocking or frightening news. It…

Regular Exercise Reduces Dementia Risk
Wellness

Regular Exercise Reduces Dementia Risk

Barry A. Franklin, PhD | January 9, 2023

There’s increasing evidence that consistent physical activity can lower the risk of dementia. But not all exervise is the same.…

Beat the Mid-Winter Blues
Mental Health

Beat the Mid-Winter Blues

Jamison Starbuck, ND | January 5, 2023

If winter finds you a bit down in the dumps, you are not alone. Studies show that more than 5…

The Easy Artery Heath Test
Wellness

The Easy Artery Heath Test

Donald M. Lloyd-Jones, MD | December 3, 2022

A painless imaging test can let your doctor peek right into your arteries to see if dangerous plaque deposits (atherosclerosis)…

It’s Smart to Socialize
Mental Health

It’s Smart to Socialize

Katie Wenger, LCSW | December 1, 2022

If you want to improve your mental performance immediately, socialize. That’s the intriguing finding of a recent study published in…