Why are you taking a multivitamin?
For most Americans, a daily multivitamin is an unnecessary habit. Are you among the one in three Americans who gulps down a multivitamin every morning, probably with a sip of
Category: Health
Should you try intermittent fasting for weight loss?
When trying intermittent fasting, both the quantity and quality of what you eat during your eating window matter. Intermittent fasting is a trendy topic that arises repeatedly in my clinic
Travel tummy troubles: Here’s how to prevent or soothe them
Traveling this summer and fall? Don’t forget to pack these digestion remedies. With COVID travel restrictions lifted, Americans are anxious to hit the road again. Some estimates suggest that 75% of
Ketamine for treatment-resistant depression: When and where is it safe?
Ketamine is approved for hard-to-treat depression, but how safe are outpatient ketamine clinics? Ketamine is an unusual type of psychedelic drug — called a dissociative — that is undergoing a
Hand pain from arthritis? This may help
Occupational therapy eases pain and improves function when osteoarthritis occurs in the joint connecting thumb and wrist. When it comes to arthritis, some joints seem to get all the attention.
Apps to accelerometers: Can technology improve mental health in older adults?
Technology can aid older adults’ mental health and medication management. It can be devastating to watch older adults struggle with memory problems, low mood, anxiety, or a lack of motivation,
How good is your cardiometabolic health — and what is that, anyway?
5 factors heavily influence your risk for heart attack and stroke. Heart attack and stroke, two forms of cardiovascular disease, are leading causes of death in the US. Risk factors
Proton-pump inhibitors: Should I still be taking this medication?
The decision to step down or stop taking a proton pump inhibitor is a complex decision you should discuss with your doctor. Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a common type of
4 Features to Look for When Shopping for Energy-Efficient Appliances
Energy-efficient appliances are quickly becoming the norm for homeowners, as the right appliance can save in utility and energy costs and consumption for years. However, with so many options available
The popularity of microdosing of psychedelics: What does the science say?
There is no definitive evidence yet that microdosing with psychedelics is either effective or safe. Psychedelic drugs have been capturing the attention of doctors and patients alike, for their increasingly