How sleep boosts your energy
Sleep is essential for the body to recover, repair, and function at its best. Understanding sleep cycles can help you improve your sleep hygiene and wake up feeling truly refreshed. We may think of
A sharper mind: tai chi can improve cognitive function
Up until about two decades ago, it was believed that your brain only produced new cells early in life. But research has shown that the brain has the ability to change throughout your entire life
Medical gaslighting has emerged as a troubling issue for both patients and health care providers
ECRI just published in its Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns 2025 that the risks of dismissing patient, family, and caregiver concerns is now the number one safety concern. The term refers to instances where patients
November’s Letter From the CEO
Dear friends, My quilting adventure began 8 years ago with a challenge from a college friend. Laurie said, “Here is a quilting block that you can create.” She even sent a drawing of how the
October’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends,Since Thanksgiving is around the corner, I was reminded of a conversation I had with a friend’s grand-son, Brad (not his real name) who was home for the Thanksgiving break. He is 19 years
Owning Your Care: Agency, Advocacy, Responsibility, and the 50-50 Healthcare Partnership
We often hear the phrase “practice what you preach.” As both a physician and a patient, I’ve learned that nowhere is this more important than in how we navigate healthcare. Over the years, I’ve written
Functional fitness to decrease the effects of age-related changes
As we age, our bodies go through changes that can affect strength, flexibility, and overall mobility, often starting earlier than expected. From muscle loss and reduced strength to declining balance and flexibility, these shifts can
Atrial fibrillation: New guidelines, new advice
Atrial fibrillation, or afib, causes a rapid, irregular heartbeat that can come and go without warning. Electrical misfires make the heart’s upper chambers (atria) quiver instead of contracting normally. While people often notice a fluttering, pounding
How to know if your bones are thinning
We often think of broken bones as something kids get from playground adventures, but as we grow older, our bones face a different challenge. Over time, they can lose density and strength, making them more
Natural ways to treat an enlarged prostate
An enlarged prostate gland, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a common problem in men over the age of 50. For reasons that remain unclear, the walnut-shaped gland under the bladder continues to grow gradually in