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Recent Posts From Our Health Experts
Boundaries for Mental Well-Being
Boundaries are limits we set between ourselves and others. They are separations that humans need to feel safe, valued and respected. Understanding the various forms of boundaries, recognizing when it’s time to set boundaries and learning how to set boundaries...
Don’t Let Balance Issues Hold You Back
Now is a great time to get out and enjoy opportunities for fun. Maybe it is a walk in the park, looking around and enjoying the birds and nature. Or it may be watching your child or grandchild’s soccer game or even playing lawn games like bocce ball at home! Or maybe...
A Parent’s Guide to Infant, Baby & Toddler Sleep
Sleep—the one thing new parents are always deprived of themselves. But what about our little ones? How can we keep them safe and ensure they are getting enough sleep in the optimal environment? It starts when you bring your baby home. What to Expect After Bringing...
Summer Eye Safety
For many families, summer is the most wonderful time of the year. School is out, days are long, sun is plentiful and vacations, cookouts and family time outdoors are common. Here are four tips to keep your eyes safe during this summer season. Avoid Getting a "Sunburn...
Supporting Positive Mental Health in Your Child
Recent data released from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) shows that one in four high school students are feeling persistently sad and hopeless, and nearly one third are struggling with poor mental health. As a child and adolescent psychiatrist,...
Exercise Is the Best Way to Manage Arthritis Pain
Your knees, hips or back are stiff and sore and sometimes hurt with certain movements, so why would you want to strength train or do other types of exercise? Simple: Exercise is crucial for people with arthritis of all kinds because it: Increases strength and range of...
How to Be Your Own Best Advocate at a Doctor’s Appointment
Have you ever gone to your doctor’s office and thought, “I have several questions I want to ask” and then gone home and realized you forgot to ask them? This happens to many people for multiple reasons. You may feel anxious during your appointment. You may feel...
What’s Weighing Heavy on Your Heart? How Weight Impacts Your Heart Health
Obesity in the United States is increasing at an alarming rate and is a primary cause of our country’s current health crisis. More than 40% of Americans are now obese, rising from 23% in 1990. Many times the terms “overweight” and “obese” seem interchangeable....
When Should You Start Screening for Colon Cancer? 50? 45? Never?!
When Should You Start Screening for Colon Cancer? 50? 45? Never?! If you answered 45 – good for you! Most people don’t realize that the recommended age by the American Cancer Society (ACS) to begin these screenings has been lowered from 50 to 45—and sooner if you have...
Beating the Winter Blues
I’ll admit, winter has never been my favorite season. I would gladly trade cold weather, less sunlight and getting sick more often for sunny days at the beach. The “winter blues” is a common term used to describe the increased sadness, lower energy and reduced...
Grieving During the Holidays
The grief bubbles up unbidden. I never know when or where it will surface, but inevitably it comes when I least want it. My mom contracted COVID-19 six months ago. She nearly died of complications from the virus. The anticipatory grief I experienced was different from...
Foolish Mistakes, Calculated Risks and Taking a Leap of Faith
Growing up, I made my share of foolish mistakes. As a kid, I remember being on a skateboard and holding on to a rope tied to a bike that a friend was riding. We got going pretty fast, and then I fell face forward on the pavement. My face was OK, but I skinned up my...
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Online Screenings: A Simple Test Could Save Your Life
Take time for yourself and your health. Some health conditions can be predicted and prevented. But you have to take action. Free, confidential online health screenings are a great way to find out if you’re at risk for health problems.
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