If I have been potentially exposed to COVID-19, should I sleep in a different room from my spouse?
General Health Infection and Spread
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: When bed partners have varying degrees of risk exposure and vulnerability to the disease, it’s worth discussing sleeping in separate spaces. The Nerdy Girls call this COVID Bed Spread. Here are some benefits to sleeping apart from other household members: 1.) REDUCED RISK OF VIRAL EXPOSURE (in both directions). Spending six or more hours Read more…
Can sleep boost my immune function?
Biology/Immunity General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: Today we focus on the importance of sleep health as an evidence-based strategy for improving your immune system during the COVID-19 pandemic. ** Long-term sleep deficiency is associated with a range of co-morbidities (type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, dementia) that put you at higher susceptibility and more severe outcomes of COVID-19. You can reduce Read more…
You’ve got to be kidding me: Monkeypox?!
General Health
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes, it’s true: CDC has confirmed a case of the rare tropical disease known as monkeypox in a Dallas, TX resident who recently returned from travel in Nigeria. Here’s what you need to know about monkeypox. First of all, unless you spend time in central or western Africa, you’re probably not going to get it. Read more…
Should contact lens wearers take special precautions to avoid getting COVID-19?
General Health Infection and Spread
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: There is no evidence that the 45 million contact lens wearers in the US are at greater risk of getting COVID-19 than eyeglass wearers. Because the virus that causes COVID-19 is spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets, there is little risk of spreading it by touching your eyes. The likelihood of getting COVID-19 by Read more…
Is the HPV vaccine safe?
Families/Kids General Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! HPV vaccines have been shown to be very safe and effective! Though side effects can occur, they are typically mild and don’t cause any lasting problems. HPV vaccination reduces the risk of HPV infection, genital warts, cervical pre-cancers, and even cervical cancer! Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a super common virus that is the Read more…
Update on RSV Infections
Families/Kids General Health
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus infection) is one of the dozens of viruses that can cause “the common cold.” But it’s one to watch out for: it’s highly contagious and unlike some of the other common cold causes, RSV can turn dangerous. Preemies, infants, young children; people with immune, lung, or heart disease; and older adults Read more…
How can I keep kids safe around water?
General Health Staying Safe
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Swimming is a great way to beat the heat and get some healthy, fun exercise outdoors and there are simple steps that we can take to protect children from water injury and drowning. Learn CPR, fence off pools, keep a watchful eye on children around water, teach kiddos how to swim, and use life Read more…
What is burnout?
General Health
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The Mayo Clinic says that “burnout is a state of physical or emotional exhaustion also involving a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity.” Symptoms include cynicism, trouble getting started, impatience, lack of productivity, difficulty concentrating, and lack of satisfaction with achievements. Burnout can also affect our physical health. It can lead to Read more…
Why do I cough when I have a respiratory infection?
General Health
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: Why do I cough when I have a respiratory infection? Is there a benefit or should I suppress it? A: A cough is one way the body protects the airway so we can breathe and exchange carbon dioxide (bad air) for oxygen (good air). Whether moving mucus which can block the airway or caused Read more…
Do COVID-19 vaccines lower sperm counts?
General Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Nope! You can knock that worry off your list. The COVID-19 mRNA vaccines do not lower sperm counts. A recent study looked at sperm counts before and after vaccination with an mRNA vaccine (either Pfizer or Moderna). The long and the short of it, there was no significant change in sperm count or any Read more…
Has normal body temperature changed from 98.6F?
General Health
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: I thought a normal temperature was 98.6° F (37° C). Has that changed? If it has, what is a fever? A: Yes. The change is proposed by many in the medical community. New research reveals that the average adult body temperature has dropped 1 degree Fahrenheit since the standard temperature was established in the Read more…
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do?
General Health
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Maybe your eating and exercise patterns have changed a Read more…
A: When bed partners have varying degrees of risk exposure and vulnerability to the disease, it’s worth discussing sleeping in separate spaces. The Nerdy Girls call this COVID Bed Spread. Here are some benefits to sleeping apart from other household members: 1.) REDUCED RISK OF VIRAL EXPOSURE (in both directions). Spending six or more hours Read more…
Can sleep boost my immune function?
Biology/Immunity General HealthLauren Hale, PhD MA
A: Today we focus on the importance of sleep health as an evidence-based strategy for improving your immune system during the COVID-19 pandemic. ** Long-term sleep deficiency is associated with a range of co-morbidities (type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, dementia) that put you at higher susceptibility and more severe outcomes of COVID-19. You can reduce Read more…
You’ve got to be kidding me: Monkeypox?!
General Health
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes, it’s true: CDC has confirmed a case of the rare tropical disease known as monkeypox in a Dallas, TX resident who recently returned from travel in Nigeria. Here’s what you need to know about monkeypox. First of all, unless you spend time in central or western Africa, you’re probably not going to get it. Read more…
Should contact lens wearers take special precautions to avoid getting COVID-19?
General Health Infection and Spread
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: There is no evidence that the 45 million contact lens wearers in the US are at greater risk of getting COVID-19 than eyeglass wearers. Because the virus that causes COVID-19 is spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets, there is little risk of spreading it by touching your eyes. The likelihood of getting COVID-19 by Read more…
Is the HPV vaccine safe?
Families/Kids General Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! HPV vaccines have been shown to be very safe and effective! Though side effects can occur, they are typically mild and don’t cause any lasting problems. HPV vaccination reduces the risk of HPV infection, genital warts, cervical pre-cancers, and even cervical cancer! Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a super common virus that is the Read more…
Update on RSV Infections
Families/Kids General Health
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus infection) is one of the dozens of viruses that can cause “the common cold.” But it’s one to watch out for: it’s highly contagious and unlike some of the other common cold causes, RSV can turn dangerous. Preemies, infants, young children; people with immune, lung, or heart disease; and older adults Read more…
How can I keep kids safe around water?
General Health Staying Safe
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Swimming is a great way to beat the heat and get some healthy, fun exercise outdoors and there are simple steps that we can take to protect children from water injury and drowning. Learn CPR, fence off pools, keep a watchful eye on children around water, teach kiddos how to swim, and use life Read more…
What is burnout?
General Health
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The Mayo Clinic says that “burnout is a state of physical or emotional exhaustion also involving a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity.” Symptoms include cynicism, trouble getting started, impatience, lack of productivity, difficulty concentrating, and lack of satisfaction with achievements. Burnout can also affect our physical health. It can lead to Read more…
Why do I cough when I have a respiratory infection?
General Health
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: Why do I cough when I have a respiratory infection? Is there a benefit or should I suppress it? A: A cough is one way the body protects the airway so we can breathe and exchange carbon dioxide (bad air) for oxygen (good air). Whether moving mucus which can block the airway or caused Read more…
Do COVID-19 vaccines lower sperm counts?
General Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Nope! You can knock that worry off your list. The COVID-19 mRNA vaccines do not lower sperm counts. A recent study looked at sperm counts before and after vaccination with an mRNA vaccine (either Pfizer or Moderna). The long and the short of it, there was no significant change in sperm count or any Read more…
Has normal body temperature changed from 98.6F?
General Health
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: I thought a normal temperature was 98.6° F (37° C). Has that changed? If it has, what is a fever? A: Yes. The change is proposed by many in the medical community. New research reveals that the average adult body temperature has dropped 1 degree Fahrenheit since the standard temperature was established in the Read more…
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do?
General Health
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Maybe your eating and exercise patterns have changed a Read more…
A: Today we focus on the importance of sleep health as an evidence-based strategy for improving your immune system during the COVID-19 pandemic. ** Long-term sleep deficiency is associated with a range of co-morbidities (type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, dementia) that put you at higher susceptibility and more severe outcomes of COVID-19. You can reduce Read more…
You’ve got to be kidding me: Monkeypox?!
General HealthMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes, it’s true: CDC has confirmed a case of the rare tropical disease known as monkeypox in a Dallas, TX resident who recently returned from travel in Nigeria. Here’s what you need to know about monkeypox. First of all, unless you spend time in central or western Africa, you’re probably not going to get it. Read more…
Should contact lens wearers take special precautions to avoid getting COVID-19?
General Health Infection and Spread
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: There is no evidence that the 45 million contact lens wearers in the US are at greater risk of getting COVID-19 than eyeglass wearers. Because the virus that causes COVID-19 is spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets, there is little risk of spreading it by touching your eyes. The likelihood of getting COVID-19 by Read more…
Is the HPV vaccine safe?
Families/Kids General Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! HPV vaccines have been shown to be very safe and effective! Though side effects can occur, they are typically mild and don’t cause any lasting problems. HPV vaccination reduces the risk of HPV infection, genital warts, cervical pre-cancers, and even cervical cancer! Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a super common virus that is the Read more…
Update on RSV Infections
Families/Kids General Health
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus infection) is one of the dozens of viruses that can cause “the common cold.” But it’s one to watch out for: it’s highly contagious and unlike some of the other common cold causes, RSV can turn dangerous. Preemies, infants, young children; people with immune, lung, or heart disease; and older adults Read more…
How can I keep kids safe around water?
General Health Staying Safe
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Swimming is a great way to beat the heat and get some healthy, fun exercise outdoors and there are simple steps that we can take to protect children from water injury and drowning. Learn CPR, fence off pools, keep a watchful eye on children around water, teach kiddos how to swim, and use life Read more…
What is burnout?
General Health
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The Mayo Clinic says that “burnout is a state of physical or emotional exhaustion also involving a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity.” Symptoms include cynicism, trouble getting started, impatience, lack of productivity, difficulty concentrating, and lack of satisfaction with achievements. Burnout can also affect our physical health. It can lead to Read more…
Why do I cough when I have a respiratory infection?
General Health
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: Why do I cough when I have a respiratory infection? Is there a benefit or should I suppress it? A: A cough is one way the body protects the airway so we can breathe and exchange carbon dioxide (bad air) for oxygen (good air). Whether moving mucus which can block the airway or caused Read more…
Do COVID-19 vaccines lower sperm counts?
General Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Nope! You can knock that worry off your list. The COVID-19 mRNA vaccines do not lower sperm counts. A recent study looked at sperm counts before and after vaccination with an mRNA vaccine (either Pfizer or Moderna). The long and the short of it, there was no significant change in sperm count or any Read more…
Has normal body temperature changed from 98.6F?
General Health
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: I thought a normal temperature was 98.6° F (37° C). Has that changed? If it has, what is a fever? A: Yes. The change is proposed by many in the medical community. New research reveals that the average adult body temperature has dropped 1 degree Fahrenheit since the standard temperature was established in the Read more…
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do?
General Health
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Maybe your eating and exercise patterns have changed a Read more…
Yes, it’s true: CDC has confirmed a case of the rare tropical disease known as monkeypox in a Dallas, TX resident who recently returned from travel in Nigeria. Here’s what you need to know about monkeypox. First of all, unless you spend time in central or western Africa, you’re probably not going to get it. Read more…
Should contact lens wearers take special precautions to avoid getting COVID-19?
General Health Infection and SpreadVerdena Jennings, DO
A: There is no evidence that the 45 million contact lens wearers in the US are at greater risk of getting COVID-19 than eyeglass wearers. Because the virus that causes COVID-19 is spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets, there is little risk of spreading it by touching your eyes. The likelihood of getting COVID-19 by Read more…
Is the HPV vaccine safe?
Families/Kids General Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! HPV vaccines have been shown to be very safe and effective! Though side effects can occur, they are typically mild and don’t cause any lasting problems. HPV vaccination reduces the risk of HPV infection, genital warts, cervical pre-cancers, and even cervical cancer! Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a super common virus that is the Read more…
Update on RSV Infections
Families/Kids General Health
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus infection) is one of the dozens of viruses that can cause “the common cold.” But it’s one to watch out for: it’s highly contagious and unlike some of the other common cold causes, RSV can turn dangerous. Preemies, infants, young children; people with immune, lung, or heart disease; and older adults Read more…
How can I keep kids safe around water?
General Health Staying Safe
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Swimming is a great way to beat the heat and get some healthy, fun exercise outdoors and there are simple steps that we can take to protect children from water injury and drowning. Learn CPR, fence off pools, keep a watchful eye on children around water, teach kiddos how to swim, and use life Read more…
What is burnout?
General Health
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The Mayo Clinic says that “burnout is a state of physical or emotional exhaustion also involving a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity.” Symptoms include cynicism, trouble getting started, impatience, lack of productivity, difficulty concentrating, and lack of satisfaction with achievements. Burnout can also affect our physical health. It can lead to Read more…
Why do I cough when I have a respiratory infection?
General Health
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: Why do I cough when I have a respiratory infection? Is there a benefit or should I suppress it? A: A cough is one way the body protects the airway so we can breathe and exchange carbon dioxide (bad air) for oxygen (good air). Whether moving mucus which can block the airway or caused Read more…
Do COVID-19 vaccines lower sperm counts?
General Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Nope! You can knock that worry off your list. The COVID-19 mRNA vaccines do not lower sperm counts. A recent study looked at sperm counts before and after vaccination with an mRNA vaccine (either Pfizer or Moderna). The long and the short of it, there was no significant change in sperm count or any Read more…
Has normal body temperature changed from 98.6F?
General Health
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: I thought a normal temperature was 98.6° F (37° C). Has that changed? If it has, what is a fever? A: Yes. The change is proposed by many in the medical community. New research reveals that the average adult body temperature has dropped 1 degree Fahrenheit since the standard temperature was established in the Read more…
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do?
General Health
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Maybe your eating and exercise patterns have changed a Read more…
A: There is no evidence that the 45 million contact lens wearers in the US are at greater risk of getting COVID-19 than eyeglass wearers. Because the virus that causes COVID-19 is spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets, there is little risk of spreading it by touching your eyes. The likelihood of getting COVID-19 by Read more…
Is the HPV vaccine safe?
Families/Kids General Health VaccinesSarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! HPV vaccines have been shown to be very safe and effective! Though side effects can occur, they are typically mild and don’t cause any lasting problems. HPV vaccination reduces the risk of HPV infection, genital warts, cervical pre-cancers, and even cervical cancer! Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a super common virus that is the Read more…
Update on RSV Infections
Families/Kids General Health
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus infection) is one of the dozens of viruses that can cause “the common cold.” But it’s one to watch out for: it’s highly contagious and unlike some of the other common cold causes, RSV can turn dangerous. Preemies, infants, young children; people with immune, lung, or heart disease; and older adults Read more…
How can I keep kids safe around water?
General Health Staying Safe
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Swimming is a great way to beat the heat and get some healthy, fun exercise outdoors and there are simple steps that we can take to protect children from water injury and drowning. Learn CPR, fence off pools, keep a watchful eye on children around water, teach kiddos how to swim, and use life Read more…
What is burnout?
General Health
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The Mayo Clinic says that “burnout is a state of physical or emotional exhaustion also involving a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity.” Symptoms include cynicism, trouble getting started, impatience, lack of productivity, difficulty concentrating, and lack of satisfaction with achievements. Burnout can also affect our physical health. It can lead to Read more…
Why do I cough when I have a respiratory infection?
General Health
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: Why do I cough when I have a respiratory infection? Is there a benefit or should I suppress it? A: A cough is one way the body protects the airway so we can breathe and exchange carbon dioxide (bad air) for oxygen (good air). Whether moving mucus which can block the airway or caused Read more…
Do COVID-19 vaccines lower sperm counts?
General Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Nope! You can knock that worry off your list. The COVID-19 mRNA vaccines do not lower sperm counts. A recent study looked at sperm counts before and after vaccination with an mRNA vaccine (either Pfizer or Moderna). The long and the short of it, there was no significant change in sperm count or any Read more…
Has normal body temperature changed from 98.6F?
General Health
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: I thought a normal temperature was 98.6° F (37° C). Has that changed? If it has, what is a fever? A: Yes. The change is proposed by many in the medical community. New research reveals that the average adult body temperature has dropped 1 degree Fahrenheit since the standard temperature was established in the Read more…
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do?
General Health
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Maybe your eating and exercise patterns have changed a Read more…
A: Yes! HPV vaccines have been shown to be very safe and effective! Though side effects can occur, they are typically mild and don’t cause any lasting problems. HPV vaccination reduces the risk of HPV infection, genital warts, cervical pre-cancers, and even cervical cancer! Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a super common virus that is the Read more…
Update on RSV Infections
Families/Kids General HealthMalia Jones, PhD MPH
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus infection) is one of the dozens of viruses that can cause “the common cold.” But it’s one to watch out for: it’s highly contagious and unlike some of the other common cold causes, RSV can turn dangerous. Preemies, infants, young children; people with immune, lung, or heart disease; and older adults Read more…
How can I keep kids safe around water?
General Health Staying Safe
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Swimming is a great way to beat the heat and get some healthy, fun exercise outdoors and there are simple steps that we can take to protect children from water injury and drowning. Learn CPR, fence off pools, keep a watchful eye on children around water, teach kiddos how to swim, and use life Read more…
What is burnout?
General Health
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The Mayo Clinic says that “burnout is a state of physical or emotional exhaustion also involving a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity.” Symptoms include cynicism, trouble getting started, impatience, lack of productivity, difficulty concentrating, and lack of satisfaction with achievements. Burnout can also affect our physical health. It can lead to Read more…
Why do I cough when I have a respiratory infection?
General Health
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: Why do I cough when I have a respiratory infection? Is there a benefit or should I suppress it? A: A cough is one way the body protects the airway so we can breathe and exchange carbon dioxide (bad air) for oxygen (good air). Whether moving mucus which can block the airway or caused Read more…
Do COVID-19 vaccines lower sperm counts?
General Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Nope! You can knock that worry off your list. The COVID-19 mRNA vaccines do not lower sperm counts. A recent study looked at sperm counts before and after vaccination with an mRNA vaccine (either Pfizer or Moderna). The long and the short of it, there was no significant change in sperm count or any Read more…
Has normal body temperature changed from 98.6F?
General Health
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: I thought a normal temperature was 98.6° F (37° C). Has that changed? If it has, what is a fever? A: Yes. The change is proposed by many in the medical community. New research reveals that the average adult body temperature has dropped 1 degree Fahrenheit since the standard temperature was established in the Read more…
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do?
General Health
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Maybe your eating and exercise patterns have changed a Read more…
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus infection) is one of the dozens of viruses that can cause “the common cold.” But it’s one to watch out for: it’s highly contagious and unlike some of the other common cold causes, RSV can turn dangerous. Preemies, infants, young children; people with immune, lung, or heart disease; and older adults Read more…
How can I keep kids safe around water?
General Health Staying SafeSarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Swimming is a great way to beat the heat and get some healthy, fun exercise outdoors and there are simple steps that we can take to protect children from water injury and drowning. Learn CPR, fence off pools, keep a watchful eye on children around water, teach kiddos how to swim, and use life Read more…
What is burnout?
General Health
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The Mayo Clinic says that “burnout is a state of physical or emotional exhaustion also involving a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity.” Symptoms include cynicism, trouble getting started, impatience, lack of productivity, difficulty concentrating, and lack of satisfaction with achievements. Burnout can also affect our physical health. It can lead to Read more…
Why do I cough when I have a respiratory infection?
General Health
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: Why do I cough when I have a respiratory infection? Is there a benefit or should I suppress it? A: A cough is one way the body protects the airway so we can breathe and exchange carbon dioxide (bad air) for oxygen (good air). Whether moving mucus which can block the airway or caused Read more…
Do COVID-19 vaccines lower sperm counts?
General Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Nope! You can knock that worry off your list. The COVID-19 mRNA vaccines do not lower sperm counts. A recent study looked at sperm counts before and after vaccination with an mRNA vaccine (either Pfizer or Moderna). The long and the short of it, there was no significant change in sperm count or any Read more…
Has normal body temperature changed from 98.6F?
General Health
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: I thought a normal temperature was 98.6° F (37° C). Has that changed? If it has, what is a fever? A: Yes. The change is proposed by many in the medical community. New research reveals that the average adult body temperature has dropped 1 degree Fahrenheit since the standard temperature was established in the Read more…
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do?
General Health
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Maybe your eating and exercise patterns have changed a Read more…
A: Swimming is a great way to beat the heat and get some healthy, fun exercise outdoors and there are simple steps that we can take to protect children from water injury and drowning. Learn CPR, fence off pools, keep a watchful eye on children around water, teach kiddos how to swim, and use life Read more…
What is burnout?
General HealthMalia Jones, PhD MPH
The Mayo Clinic says that “burnout is a state of physical or emotional exhaustion also involving a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity.” Symptoms include cynicism, trouble getting started, impatience, lack of productivity, difficulty concentrating, and lack of satisfaction with achievements. Burnout can also affect our physical health. It can lead to Read more…
Why do I cough when I have a respiratory infection?
General Health
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: Why do I cough when I have a respiratory infection? Is there a benefit or should I suppress it? A: A cough is one way the body protects the airway so we can breathe and exchange carbon dioxide (bad air) for oxygen (good air). Whether moving mucus which can block the airway or caused Read more…
Do COVID-19 vaccines lower sperm counts?
General Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Nope! You can knock that worry off your list. The COVID-19 mRNA vaccines do not lower sperm counts. A recent study looked at sperm counts before and after vaccination with an mRNA vaccine (either Pfizer or Moderna). The long and the short of it, there was no significant change in sperm count or any Read more…
Has normal body temperature changed from 98.6F?
General Health
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: I thought a normal temperature was 98.6° F (37° C). Has that changed? If it has, what is a fever? A: Yes. The change is proposed by many in the medical community. New research reveals that the average adult body temperature has dropped 1 degree Fahrenheit since the standard temperature was established in the Read more…
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do?
General Health
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Maybe your eating and exercise patterns have changed a Read more…
The Mayo Clinic says that “burnout is a state of physical or emotional exhaustion also involving a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity.” Symptoms include cynicism, trouble getting started, impatience, lack of productivity, difficulty concentrating, and lack of satisfaction with achievements. Burnout can also affect our physical health. It can lead to Read more…
Why do I cough when I have a respiratory infection?
General HealthVerdena Jennings, DO
Q: Why do I cough when I have a respiratory infection? Is there a benefit or should I suppress it? A: A cough is one way the body protects the airway so we can breathe and exchange carbon dioxide (bad air) for oxygen (good air). Whether moving mucus which can block the airway or caused Read more…
Do COVID-19 vaccines lower sperm counts?
General Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Nope! You can knock that worry off your list. The COVID-19 mRNA vaccines do not lower sperm counts. A recent study looked at sperm counts before and after vaccination with an mRNA vaccine (either Pfizer or Moderna). The long and the short of it, there was no significant change in sperm count or any Read more…
Has normal body temperature changed from 98.6F?
General Health
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: I thought a normal temperature was 98.6° F (37° C). Has that changed? If it has, what is a fever? A: Yes. The change is proposed by many in the medical community. New research reveals that the average adult body temperature has dropped 1 degree Fahrenheit since the standard temperature was established in the Read more…
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do?
General Health
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Maybe your eating and exercise patterns have changed a Read more…
Q: Why do I cough when I have a respiratory infection? Is there a benefit or should I suppress it? A: A cough is one way the body protects the airway so we can breathe and exchange carbon dioxide (bad air) for oxygen (good air). Whether moving mucus which can block the airway or caused Read more…
Do COVID-19 vaccines lower sperm counts?
General Health VaccinesSarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Nope! You can knock that worry off your list. The COVID-19 mRNA vaccines do not lower sperm counts. A recent study looked at sperm counts before and after vaccination with an mRNA vaccine (either Pfizer or Moderna). The long and the short of it, there was no significant change in sperm count or any Read more…
Has normal body temperature changed from 98.6F?
General Health
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: I thought a normal temperature was 98.6° F (37° C). Has that changed? If it has, what is a fever? A: Yes. The change is proposed by many in the medical community. New research reveals that the average adult body temperature has dropped 1 degree Fahrenheit since the standard temperature was established in the Read more…
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do?
General Health
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Maybe your eating and exercise patterns have changed a Read more…
A: Nope! You can knock that worry off your list. The COVID-19 mRNA vaccines do not lower sperm counts. A recent study looked at sperm counts before and after vaccination with an mRNA vaccine (either Pfizer or Moderna). The long and the short of it, there was no significant change in sperm count or any Read more…
Has normal body temperature changed from 98.6F?
General HealthVerdena Jennings, DO
Q: I thought a normal temperature was 98.6° F (37° C). Has that changed? If it has, what is a fever? A: Yes. The change is proposed by many in the medical community. New research reveals that the average adult body temperature has dropped 1 degree Fahrenheit since the standard temperature was established in the Read more…
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do?
General Health
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Maybe your eating and exercise patterns have changed a Read more…
Q: I thought a normal temperature was 98.6° F (37° C). Has that changed? If it has, what is a fever? A: Yes. The change is proposed by many in the medical community. New research reveals that the average adult body temperature has dropped 1 degree Fahrenheit since the standard temperature was established in the Read more…
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do?
General HealthSarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Maybe your eating and exercise patterns have changed a Read more…
A: As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Maybe your eating and exercise patterns have changed a Read more…
