When is alcohol use too much? Alcohol is woven into our culture through celebrations, stress relief, and social connection. But for many people, what starts as occasional use can quietly shift into something more serious. Alcohol use doesn’t have to look extreme to be harmful. Drinking in ways that impact your health, relationships,
5 Things to Know About Sleep Health During Sleep Awareness Month As part of Sleep Awareness Month, experts say quality sleep is just as important as diet and exercise for overall health. According to Alessandra Gearhart, MD, a board-certified sleep medicine physician, poor sleep can impact everything from heart health to mental well-being.
COPD: A Treatable Lung Disease Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a group of lung diseases that cause limited airflow and breathing-related symptoms. Roughly 11.7 million adults in the U.S. are living with COPD. The most common examples of COPD are chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Smoking is the leading cause of COPD, but
