Thinking of trying Dry January? Steps for success
Let’s file this under unsurprising news: the COVID pandemic prompted the biggest spike in alcohol consumption seen in 50 years.…
After prostate cancer treatment, a new standard of care for rising PSA
It isn’t often that a study leads to fundamental changes in how cancer patients are treated. But new research is…
Chronic fatigue syndrome is rising
Bone-deep exhaustion not eased by rest, lasting six months or more. Brain fog. Pain. These and other symptoms are hallmarks…
Why do your prescription drugs cost so much?
I was in line at a pharmacy recently as the customer ahead of me was picking up her prescription. The…
The art of a heartfelt apology
If you’ve been stuck mostly at home with one or more family members over the past year, chances are you’ve…
Magnets, sound, and batteries: Choosing safe toys
This holiday season, as parents, friends, and family set out to buy toys for children on their lists, or donate…
Are poinsettias, mistletoe, or holly plants dangerous?
Last winter, my wife shooed the dog and visiting toddlers away from our poinsettia plants, saying “they’re poisonous, you know.”…
Seeking fitspiration on social media?
Now that it’s 2024, perhaps you’ve thought about taking up a new exercise program, eating better, or some other ways…