One of the side effects of being a nurse for many years is that people feel comfortable asking you health questions almost anywhere. At a dinner party. In the grocery store. Standing in line for coffee. And lately, I’ve noticed a pattern in many of those...
The past two months have been unusually busy for me. Between work, travel, and a calendar that seemed to fill itself, even the things I scheduled for good, proactive reasons started to feel like a lot. I found myself juggling multiple medical appointments—nothing...
Besides coming down with a nasty cold the last two weeks—which was a very clear reminder of how much we rely on feeling well—I’ve had a few other quiet prompts that January is a good time to turn our attention back to routine health screenings. An eye exam that had...
As the year winds down, expectations seem to pile up—at work, at home, and in our own heads. There’s pressure to reflect, to wrap things up neatly, to feel grateful and celebratory all at the same time. For many, that’s energizing. For others, it’s simply exhausting....
Let’s be honest—November is a month when gratitude and germs collide. We gather around crowded tables, share hugs and gravy boats, and pretend that no one’s coughing in the kitchen. Thanksgiving may be about family, food, and football—but it’s also a high-stakes...
As the days get shorter and the world seems to speed up again, it’s easy to feel like everything — even our healthcare — is happening on autopilot. Screens, sensors, and apps are everywhere. They help, yes, but they can also make us feel a little disconnected from one...
