Mental Health

Anxiety? Depression? Lessons from Our Olympic Athletes On Admitting You Need Help
Mental Health

Anxiety? Depression? Lessons from Our Olympic Athletes On Admitting You Need Help

Judy Kuriansky, PhD | January 4, 2022

Last summer’s Olympics reinforced our awe at the physical prowess of top-level athletes. But these Games were unusual in that…

The Dopamine Dilemma
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The Dopamine Dilemma

Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD | January 3, 2022

Anyone who has made a large purchase, fallen in love, or overeaten at a party knows that humans face a…

Chronic Inflammation: Ways to Fight Back
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Chronic Inflammation: Ways to Fight Back

Jacob Teitelbaum, MD | January 1, 2022

Inflammation is an important part of our immune system. It defends against outside invaders—killing off pathogens…guarding against infections…repairing cuts, sprains…

Headed to the Hospital? Protect Yourself from an Infection
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Headed to the Hospital? Protect Yourself from an Infection

David Sherer, MD | December 16, 2021

The hospital is the place we go to get well and feel better. But far too often, patients seek medical…

Stress Buster: It’s Your Heart—Not Your Brain
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Stress Buster: It’s Your Heart—Not Your Brain

Leah Lagos, PsyD | December 14, 2021

If your life is filled with stress, improving your heart rate variability is an easy and highly effective calming strategy. Here’s how to do…

Staying Positive… Even If You Have a Chronic Illness
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Staying Positive… Even If You Have a Chronic Illness

Ariane Resnick | December 14, 2021

When you have a chronic and debilitating illness—Lyme disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, thyroid disease—it’s hard to imagine feeling well. But it is possible.

Prepare Now for Medical Emergency While Traveling
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Prepare Now for Medical Emergency While Traveling

Detective Kevin Coffey | November 14, 2021

Take the following steps before your international journey to minimize the odds that a medical emergency will ruin your trip, your finances or your life

Survival of the Fittest
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Survival of the Fittest

Barry A. Franklin, PhD | November 8, 2021

Regular exercisers and endurance athletes live about three to six years longer than the general population. But what is conferring…

Stress Less
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Stress Less

Kjell Tore Hovik, PsyD, PhD | November 2, 2021

A step-by-step guide to getting through any crisis and coming out stronger.

Back to Fitness
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Back to Fitness

Carol Espel, MD | November 2, 2021

Exercising with back pain doesn’t have to be painful with these simple steps.

Lipoma Lowdown
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Lipoma Lowdown

November 1, 2021

Lipomas are very common tumors that can pop up anywhere on the body. Made of adipose or fatty tissue, they…

New Cell-Phone Health Risks
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New Cell-Phone Health Risks

Devra Davis, PhD, MPH | November 1, 2021

5G cell phone technology will dramatically increase your exposure to wireless radiation, upping your risk of health problems, including cancer.

5 Pilates Exercises to Maintain Strength and Vitality Forever
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5 Pilates Exercises to Maintain Strength and Vitality Forever

Erica Christ, CDE, RD | October 3, 2021

If you want to be able to turn around in your car and grab something in the back seat without…

What You Need to Know About Diverticulitis
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What You Need to Know About Diverticulitis

October 1, 2021

One day, seemingly out of nowhere, you’re hit with intense lower abdominal pain. It’s difficult to stand up straight. You…

When Depression Drugs Don’t Work
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When Depression Drugs Don’t Work

October 1, 2021

Since World War II, the rate of clinical depression, also called major depressive disorder, has risen tenfold. It’s not surprising,…