Health Education & Guidance

Building a Heart Healthy Lifestyle Living a heart-healthy lifestyle involves several components - from giving up smoking to maintaining a healthy weight. One often-overlooked habit is consistently managing stress. Stress can often lead to poor behaviors that undermine...

How Chronic Stress Impacts Your Body Not all stress is bad. There are happy forms of stress, such as excitement or joy, and experiencing too little pressure can cause depression or boredom. A moderate level of stress keeps us motivated and driven to fulfill our...

Dear Dr. Brandi - I work a demanding job, have two small children, a husband, and try to maintain a social life. I don’t necessarily feel super stressed. I am grateful for everything in my life, but lately I have been feeling “off.” I have a headache most days, and I...

Why Glucose Management is Key to Mental Health and Cognitive Function Glucose management is often regarded as an important practice for diabetics or people experiencing hormonal imbalances. Glucose, however, plays a critical role in brain function for everyone, given...