You may have seen the episode of The Office, “Fun Run,” when Michael Scott carbo-loads minutes before a charity 5k with a container of fettuccine alfredo. Spoiler alert: It doesn’t…
Ashley WeylerMarch 1, 2021
My kids aren’t letting COVID-19 dull their holiday spirit. In fact, their excitement seems to be higher than ever! Whether it’s spotting the first lights in the neighborhood, getting a…
Danielle FisherDecember 4, 2020
In true 2020 style, the upcoming flu season has the potential to be a doozy. Coinciding with a peak in COVID-19 infections, the possibility of contracting both the flu and…
Sheila PerlickNovember 19, 2020
Why is accepting help so difficult? As someone who lives with a chronic illness, I know it certainly is for me. I cling to my independence fiercely, often refusing to…
Mara HughesNovember 9, 2020
According to the World Health Organization, the average life span for women is about six to eight years longer than that of men, hinting that men’s hesitance to seek medical…
Dr. Frank UrbanoOctober 20, 2020
Over the past few years, I’ve been pleased to see mental health getting more of the attention it deserves as a factor in overall health. But as a physician who…
Dr. Heidi J. SyropoulosJune 8, 2020
Like many women, I tend to put my health and well-being last on my list of priorities. Honestly, I can’t remember the last time I went to see my specialist…
Veronica SerranoMay 27, 2020
For the past few months, everything in my life seems to revolve around COVID-19. When I’m not working from home, I’m foraging for food, making sure I have my prescriptions…
Dr. Heidi J. SyropoulosMay 22, 2020
The COVID-19 global pandemic has nearly everyone glued to the news 24/7. With things changing by the minute, the news can seemingly provide a sense of control because knowledge is…
Dr. Virginia “Ginny” CalegaMay 6, 2020
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