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Advice, Please: How Long Should I Be in Therapy?
As the media has helped to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness, seeking the advice of a therapist has… read more >
Quirky Questions: Why is yawning contagious?
It’s long been known that yawning can be “contagious.” What we don’t know is why, exactly, this behavior occurs (or even why we yawn in the first place). But there are some very plausible theories. Believe it or not, the act of yawning first… read more >
Swiss Chard: 3 Satisfying Recipes
Popular with Mediterranean cooks, chard is often overlooked in American produce aisles. Here are just a few reasons why you should give Swiss chard a chance. Besides being delicious, chard is chock-full of essential nutrients. Just one cup of cooked Swiss chard provides more… read more >
The Dos and Don’ts of Health Care: Choosing Wisely
On April 4th, the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Foundation, in collaboration with Consumer Reports, issued a call to arms for health care providers to limit the use of 45 common medical tests and procedures. Requesting nine of our nation’s most important medical… read more >
How to Exercise Safely During Pregnancy
Long gone are the days when pregnant women were treated like fragile creatures who should spend nine months resting on the couch. The advice today for most women who are expecting is exactly the opposite. Doctors urge their pregnant patients to be as active… read more >
