Shorter days can cause an increase in depression and sadness because of the reduced light. But there are ways to increase light exposure and improve mood...

Menthol in cigarettes can anesthetize the lungs and respiratory system and disguise the damage being done by smoking. Also, menthol cigarettes are specifically marketed to young people and minority communities. Efforts are underway to ban menthol in cigarettes to help reduce the rate of smoking-related health problems...

Being a caregiver can be hard and it may be difficult to get much help. Rates of depression and anxiety are much higher in caregivers than in the general population. But mental health experts say it's important for caregivers to take short breaks, to walk outside, or do something to help them relax...

Healthy habits can improve your “health span”, the amount of time you live a healthy, mostly disease-free life. And working with your primary care doctor can help you develop those healthy habits and stay on track as you age...

Diabetes, both type 1 and type 2, is a common chronic disease in childhood and it’s on the rise. Type 1 cases at this point are more common. Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune disease that is lifelong. Type 2 is related to obesity and can be improved by lifestyle and medication...

Media frequently publishes stories of adults suiciding, which affects us all differently. But when it comes to young people who decide to end their lives, our reaction is more complex: pain, grief, shame and, what is more painful, in most cases, the family feels guilty for not having identified what their loved one was suffering…...

Updated booster shots are needed, especially by seniors, to protect them against the serious complications of COVID-19 infection.  Keeping up with the booster schedule can fight off severe diseases caused by the different COVID variants that are circulating in the community...

Flu shots may help prevent influenza, but they can also lower the risk that flu symptoms could cause a stroke. Studies show the inflammation associated with influenza can increase stroke risk, so getting a flu shot could help lower that risk...