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...
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...
Is there a “bad” habit that you want to replace with a healthier choice, but you struggle to get yourself to do it? You may be paying too much attention to what you think you’ll lose by giving up the habit. Flip your perspective. Good habits are “good” for a reason....
I’ve written a lot about sleep, but it’s time I wrote an article that’s just about the phone problem. In my medical practice, many people ask for sleeping pills because they can’t get a good night’s rest. Coaching clients, too, complain of trouble winding down, poor...
