The two-second health check you can do every day
We know how easy it is to just flush and go. But taking just 2 seconds to examine your urine can give you instant insight into how your body is doing, …
Preventative Care
Light therapy for depression
Light therapy is a treatment for certain types of depression and other conditions. It requires the user to spend time near a light therapy box that giv…
How to quit smoking
How to quit smoking and make that resolution stick Over 34 million American adults smoke cigarettes as of 2019, according to the CDC. This means that…
Best vitamins for fighting inflammation
If you’re experiencing inflammation in the body from an injury, illness, or chronic condition, it can be helpful to learn how to stop painful inflammat…
Can stress cause a heart murmur?
Anxiety can cause all sorts of cardiovascular symptoms: racing heartbeat, rapid breathing, and chest pain. But can it cause a heart murmur? Although…
Talking to loved ones about depression and anxiety
Talking to a friend or a family member about their mental health is never easy. It can be hard to start a conversation about depression or anxiety. As…
COVID-19 vaccine; frequently asked questions
The COVID-19 situation continues to quickly evolve so we have gathered some helpful information to answer as many of your questions as we can. This ch…
Why more people may experience seasonal affective disorder this year
While fall brings about colorful leaves and cooler weather, it can also cause seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of recurrent depression that te…
Treating migraines with naproxen
Migraine is a neurovascular condition that affects 29.5 million Americans. Migraine attacks can be severe and debilitating, lasting from 4 to…
Why are my fingernails blue?
Blue fingernails are commonly caused by cyanosis, which happens when there’s a lack of oxygen in the blood. Blood lacking in oxygen has a bluish tint. …