We are living in exceptionally difficult times. Last week, just when we thought we might finally get a reprieve from all things COVID, Russia invaded Ukraine. A friend posted this on social media: “Why am I so exhausted?” she asked. “I have been for...
I woke up with anxiety the other day. I hadn’t gotten enough sleep, so that was probably the main cause, but I’ve also been unusually busy with work. As I got up and started to move around, I could feel that telltale flutter of anxiety in my chest. It wasn’t tied to...
Whether you’re in a work-from-home or on-site situation, your ability to place boundaries between your work and your personal life impacts not only your personal well-being, but also your ability to perform at a high level in your work. As I always say,...
Scrolling my social media feeds last week, I initially felt inspired by the grit and enthusiasm displayed by so many people living in Covid-19 lockdown. We, as a human community, were making the most of our situation. Though dire circumstances confined us to our...
As a physician working in ambulatory clinics, I was in the front lines during SARS and the H1N1 flu. I remember the intensity of the initial fear among the public and also among health care professionals. In both those situations, the dread of what was to come started...
Today’s world is hard on our brains, so it’s essential to know (and consume) the best foods for brain health. We’re constantly connected to technology, and our attention spans are getting shorter. We don’t get enough sleep. Most of us are stressed out, and many...
