Published on Nov 6, 2018 by Laura Cleary, MD | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Winter brings fewer hours of sunlight and more cloudy days. So, is it safe to put the sunscreen bottle away until next summer? That’s an easy one. The answer is no. All too often, we associate sunscreen with the hot, intense days of summertime. But, in reality, the...
Published on Nov 2, 2018 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
What — a user’s guide to insomnia? Yes. With some 30 to 40 percent of Americans experiencing insomnia at least occasionally, we thought a guide to the condition might be a good idea. In case you’re wondering, that’s about 131 million Americans who have difficulty...
Published on Oct 29, 2018 | Brain Health & Stroke, Stay Well
For World Stroke Day, we are spreading the word about acting F.A.S.T.—a simple test that anyone can do to diagnose a stroke by identifying the most common symptoms. Do you know how to identify the symptoms of a stroke? Knowing what to look for could help you save a...
Published on Oct 26, 2018 | Stay Well
We all have them — those unused antibiotic capsules or expired pain relievers hanging out in the medicine cabinet. But the reality is, keeping those around is unsafe and can have dangerous consequences. It might seem easiest to just leave those prescription and OTC...
Published on Oct 25, 2018 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
It’s an age-old question for older adults — and one that’s filled with all sorts of emotions. How can you know when it’s time for your mom or dad (or yourself) to hand over the car keys for good? Whether you’re the senior in question or your parents or loved ones are,...
Published on Oct 23, 2018 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
The short answer — yes. As of this year, the World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes “gaming disorder” as a mental health condition. But what is it exactly, and how would you know if you or your child were affected? Let’s take a look at the issue. Defining gaming...
