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Patients with behavioral health conditions are often dually-burdened with chronic physical health conditions. Consequently, providers caring for these patients must coordinate their care to get the best possible health outcomes. The lack of reliable health information exchange and integration of health data across care settings can inhibit this essential care coordination. For example, individuals may face duplicative tests, medication errors, or gaps in care at critical moments. HHS recognizes the vital role that innovative health information technology […]

The functionality of an AED (automated external defibrillator) is complex. It evaluates the heart rhythm and delivers an electric shock to the heart when it unexpectedly stops. However, using an AED is not complicated. It was designed so that anyone – a bystander, a gym-goer, a parent at a soccer game – can administer a life-saving shock

If you notice a lump or swelling in your neck, the first thing to know is that it’s very common to have temporary swelling or a lump in your neck, and it’s usually nothing serious. In fact, it’s usually a sign that your immune system is doing its job. Most of the time, lumps in

When it comes to weight loss, diet and exercise are often the primary focus. However, making long-lasting behavioral changes plays a critical role in achieving and maintaining weight loss. Behavioral adjustments help you develop healthier habits and sustain your progress in the long run. By understanding and altering behaviors linked to eating, physical activity, and

Are vegetable and seed oils “toxic”?! From TikTok to bestseller lists, vegetable oils—a.k.a. “seed oils”—are a big topic right now. To be fair, folks have debated the merits of vegetable oils dating back to when they first entered the marketplace. More recently, however, with the advent of the carnivore diet, vegetable oil hate has roared

I resisted trying Jamaican jerk seasoning for years. It seemed strange to me to add cinnamon to savory dishes. Then, I was introduced to Cincinnati-style chili, which also uses cinnamon in a savory dish (along with chocolate!). I realized cinnamon really could get along with savory flavors.  I figured if I could learn to love

Once you’ve decided to undergo plastic surgery and selected an excellent plastic surgeon, you might think you’re guaranteed a fantastic result.  In reality, another key player in ensuring a successful outcome is you. High quality plastic surgeons will greatly reduce your risks, but they can’t be present during your recovery period, which is when you

Wellness trends come and go. One year, something magical is happening that everyone is a part of, the next it’s gone—only to be replaced by whatever is cool that year. But through it all, there are wellness practices that stand the test of time. Year after year, decade after decade, people flock to certain practices.

In this episode we discuss: What researchers actually found in the University of Florida study Why oxidation and processing are the real problems Whole food sources vs industrial seed oils What really matters when it comes to the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio The importance of avoiding obsession and social isolation Recommendations on which oils to