I remember the popular R.E.M. refrain in the 90s that said, “everybody hurts sometimes.” The sentiment expressed in the song is an accurate one; everybody does hurt sometimes, but to what degree do we each feel that pain? This is an interesting concept in the medical field due to the Read more…
The word, “cancer,” looms over us like an ominous dark cloud in the distance. Every pain or discomfort that we feel, we tend to fear the worst. Because of our fear and to avoid bad news, we avoid getting persistent pains checked out, we postpone appointments, we become lackadaisical with Read more…
Winter can take a toll on our spirits. The short days and the colder temperatures have a way of draining us that often goes unnoticed, but feels like veil over our mood. As we move into summer, we naturally start to feel more energetic and positive. Summer is a time Read more…
At this time last year, we were all anxious and ready for the quarantines to lift and for it to be safe to socialize again. The spring fueled a newfound optimism, as we anticipated relief from the oppression of the virus due to warmer weather and containment of the disease. Read more…
It’s no secret that there are racial disparities in health care and health outcomes in the United States. Though the divide has improved over the years, it is still not where it needs to be. When we look at the numbers, health officials agree that this is a problem, but Read more…
March is the start of spring and represents starting fresh. We often associate the season with spring cleaning and new beginnings. Taking this concept to the body, the first thing I think of is the digestive system and its role in cleansing our bodies. When our digestive system is functioning Read more…
During the month of February, we talk a lot about the heart, in terms of valentines, love and relationships, but we don’t really ever equate that to the actual heart that beats in our chests, keeping us alive. What’s interesting is that these two seemingly vastly different things – the Read more…
Science tells us that it is in our best interest to adopt an optimistic mindset. It’s been reported that having an optimistic outlook can improve cardiovascular health, build stronger immune systems and even lengthen lifespan. However despite all of this evidence, we don’t consider optimism as a legitimate way of Read more…