Are you among the 55% of Americans who have turned to video games during the pandemic for distraction, entertainment, or human connection? A few years ago, Among Us was extremely popular in my hous...

For many of us, it's tempting not to think about our health until something goes wrong, especially when we’re young. In high school my best friend and I often walked to the corner store together t...

Image credits: Top Left - HidrateSpark PRO Water Bottle (Hidratespark.com), Top Middle - Samsung Family Hub™ 4-Door Flex™ Refrigerator (Samsung.com), Top Right - Apple Watch with Activity Rings (De...

The American Dental Association recommends brushing your teeth twice per day for two minutes. While most people agree on that recommendation, some folks have strong opinions on whether to use a goo...

As a Mom and the “Chief Health Officer'' for my family, one of the hardest tasks is triage: figuring out when to see a doctor, merely watch and wait, or just ignore a potential health threat. I hav...

One of my baby girls just caught up to my height, yet I remember the exhaustion of having a newborn like yesterday. As a new mom, your body has just been through pregnancy and the colossal achievem...

Half of Americans have taken a prescription drug in the last 30 days--including 70% of people over age 40. Most seniors and people with complex health conditions juggle a long list of meds, some pr...

Houseplants are healthy. Research shows they can help people recover faster from surgery and use fewer medications, improve indoor air quality, & reduce stress & improve your mood. The popu...

One of the best things about using technology for health is that you can use sensors and devices to make the “invisible” visible. Above are my actual “activity” rings for today as recorded by my Ap...