Recent Wellness Articles
You may already see the use of Al technology in most facets of life and industry. Your favorite stores and forms of social media, for example, may use it to better market their products and make their services more enjoyable. You may even find Al helpful in doctoring...
According to the American Heart Association, psychological health can positively or negatively impact a person’s health and risk factors for heart disease and stroke. Did you know? Those in rural communities live almost three years fewer than urban dwellers and are...
It’s Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and while rates overall have declined significantly over the last few decades, Black women remain 41% more likely to develop the disease than white women, and are 75% more likely to die from it. Read on as we explore why this...
We’ve long been told that if we want to live longer, we need to eat better. But for women navigating midlife, the conversation is evolving: it’s not just about how long we live—it’s about how well we live. As a physician specializing in metabolic health, menopause,...
The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes an abundance of folks hitting the road and taking to the skies to create memories and visit loved ones—120 million Americans, to be exact. Unfortunately, this time of year is also when crowded spaces such as...
The end of the year is a natural time to pause, reflect, and reset. For many women, it’s also the perfect time to take stock of their health. We often prioritize family, work, and community; it’s easy to put our own well-being on the back burner. Yet, midlife is a...
This time of year, it gets light later and dark earlier, we’re indoors more, and overcast, blustery weather can take a toll on our spirits. With these factors and others making seasonal wellness a little more challenging, all the more reason to stay one step ahead of...
Did you know? Smoking and vaping continue to cause about 480,000 deaths every year, with vapes, or e-cigarettes, being the most used tobacco product among U.S. youth. In honor of November being Lung Cancer Awareness Month and the American Cancer Society’s Great...
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects an estimated 8–13% of reproductive-aged women, with up to 70% of affected women remaining undiagnosed worldwide. Similarly, WHO estimates endometriosis affects roughly 10%...
In today’s digital world, young people are spending more time online than ever before—and while technology offers connection and creativity, it also brings serious risks. One growing concern is the link between social media and eating disorders among youth. The...