New Year’s came and went, and now many Americans are writing down resolutions they hope to keep throughout 2015. If you’re like a lot of our readers, one of your goals is to be healthier in the new year. But what are some easy resolutions that will help you maintain that goal? Below, we share four resolutions that […]
TV Doctors About As Healthy As TV Dinners
Television shows like The Dr. Oz Show and The Doctors have grown in popularity as viewers are interested in learning more about health and wellness, but a new study suggests you shouldn’t blindly follow their recommendations. In order to determine credibility of the medical advice being touted on these shows, researchers screened 80 randomly selected episodes […]
iPads, Tablets and Smartphones May Be Disruptive to Sleep
A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that the glow of a tablet or smartphone may be disruptive to your sleep pattern, which can impact your long term health. For their study, researchers studied 12 adults over the course of two weeks. Half of the group was asked […]
5 Ways to Stay Healthy During the Holidays
The holidays are often a time to celebrate the season with friends and family, but it’s also a time when it’s easy to fall into poor health habits. Below, I share five ways to stay healthy as 2014 comes to a close. 1. Eat Right – From turkey and pumpkin pie to candy canes and gingerbread […]
Preventing Surgical Errors and Cognitive Bias
A short while ago the Boston Globe ran a story about Carolina Carcerano, a 74-year-old who went into Tuffs Medical Center for a routine back pain procedure. The operating neurosurgeon requested a special dye to test the location of a tube that had been placed in her spine. The pharmacy didn’t have the specific dye, […]
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