It’s easy to say you simply don’t have time to be mindful. With so much going on in daily life, who has time to stop… Read More »Evoking calm: Practicing mindfulness in daily life helps

Once the stress of a cancer diagnosis and its intensive treatments have passed, the hope is that life can return to normal. But we know… Read More »Cancer survivors’ sleep is affected long after treatment

Each time a wave of COVID-19 engulfs a community, overwhelmed hospitals wind up postponing elective surgeries. The schedule changes are needed to make room for… Read More »What to do when elective surgery is postponed

Vaccination against the virus that causes COVID-19 is the most important lifesaving tool we have in this pandemic. Fortunately, the vaccines authorized in the US… Read More »Thinking about COVID booster shots? Here’s what to know

As the holiday season approaches, there’s a lot to keep in mind. Let’s just start with the easy questions: Who’s hosting Thanksgiving? Who’s making the… Read More »Preparing for the holidays? Don’t forget rapid tests for COVID-19

Editor's note: In this blog post, Dr. Sharon Levy interviews her son Isaiah Levy, a college student. We appreciate Isaiah’s insights and comments on social… Read More »A conversation about reducing the harms of social media

By 2050, 13.8 million people in the US will likely have Alzheimer’s disease, and two-thirds will be women. The economic cost is staggering, as it… Read More »Menopause and memory: Know the facts

All parents want their children to be successful in life — and by successful, we mean not just having a good job and a good… Read More »Skills children need to succeed in life — and getting youngsters started

Insomnia is a sleep disorder that affects approximately 10% of adults in the United States. It is characterized by difficulty with falling asleep, staying asleep,… Read More »Do weighted blankets help with insomnia?

Ever read a headline that catches your eye but then found the story itself disappointing? Or worse, did you feel that the dramatic headline was… Read More »Careful! Health news headlines can be deceiving