Mental Health

Everyday BPA Dangers
Wellness

Everyday BPA Dangers

October 1, 2021

Bisphenol A (BPA) is an industrial chemical that's used in plastic bottles, inside metal cans, and in the lining of…

Raspy Voice? Wheezing? Problem Swallowing? It Could Be Your Vocal Cords
Wellness

Raspy Voice? Wheezing? Problem Swallowing? It Could Be Your Vocal Cords

Michael J. Stephen, MD | September 16, 2021

Unless you make your living from your voice, chances are you r­arely think about your vocal cords. But that’s a…

A New Direction in Depression Research
Mental Health

A New Direction in Depression Research

Natalie Gukasyan, MD | September 9, 2021

The treatment of depression has improved dramatically over the last half-century. The introduction of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in…

Self-Care for Asymptomatic COVID-19
Wellness

Self-Care for Asymptomatic COVID-19

Lise N. Alschuler, ND | September 4, 2021

Many people getting COVID tests so they can travel or because they have been exposed to others with ­COVID are…

A Lump in the Lung: Often No Cause for Alarm
Wellness

A Lump in the Lung: Often No Cause for Alarm

September 1, 2021

Hearing that you have a growth in your lung can be terrifying, but for most people, it’s an unfounded fear.…

When Standing Is Unbearable
Wellness

When Standing Is Unbearable

September 1, 2021

Like everything else, your blood is subject to the laws of gravity. When you stand up, gravity pulls blood into…

Can Exercise Trigger a Heart Attack?
Wellness

Can Exercise Trigger a Heart Attack?

Barry A. Franklin, PhD | September 1, 2021

Regular physical activity offers a wide range of health benefits, including protection against the development of heart disease. But in…

Medical Tourism
Wellness

Medical Tourism

September 1, 2021

Patients from developing nations have long traveled to the United States to access care they couldn’t get at home, but…

Exercise Makes the Heart Resilient
Wellness

Exercise Makes the Heart Resilient

Barry A. Franklin, PhD | September 1, 2021

Regular exercise and increased aerobic fitness are widely recommended by the American Heart Association, and for good reasons. Moderate-to-vigorous physical…

5 Surprising Causes of Hidden Stress …and How to Overcome Them
Mental Health

5 Surprising Causes of Hidden Stress …and How to Overcome Them

Frank Lipman, MD | September 1, 2021

We’ve all had nights when we collapse into bed after a stressful day of juggling work, family, caretaking and more.…

Stop Medicating “Normal”
Mental Health

Stop Medicating “Normal”

Allen Frances, MD | August 1, 2021

Feeling your emotions doesn’t mean you have a psychiatric disorder

How Vitamin D Helps Protect Against COVID-19 and More
Wellness

How Vitamin D Helps Protect Against COVID-19 and More

Michael F. Holick, PhD, MD | July 1, 2021

Optimal levels of vitamin D offer protection against many health threats, including COVID-19. But how much do you need to stay healthy?

What A Health Coach Can Do For You
Wellness

What A Health Coach Can Do For You

Leigh-Ann Webster, NBC-HWC | June 15, 2021

You want to exercise more, eat better, lose weight, lower stress, gain control of a health problem. How about a health coach to get and keep you on a new path?

How to Be Less Neurotic
Anxiety

How to Be Less Neurotic

Mark Goulston, MD | May 15, 2021

Neurotic people have a new worry—neuroticism has been linked with an increased risk of pre-dementia. Good news: You can train yourself to worry less. Here’s how…

Dangers of Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy for Babies
Depression

Dangers of Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy for Babies

March 26, 2021

Higher doses and longer use of antidepressants during pregnancy increase the risk of preterm birth and respiratory distress in newborns, according to a new study.