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Melissa Szaro

Mental Health Expert At Circles Discusses The Current Accessibility Issues Of Therapy - Exclusive

Yohnit Spruch, lead of mental health support at Circles, explained the current accessibility issues of therapy and how Circles is working to address them.

Melissa Willets

Chief Nutrition Officer At GNC On Whether Creatine Supplements Are Right For You - Exclusive Interview

Registered dietitian and Chief Nutrition Officer at GNC Rachel Jones explained how creatine supplements work and how to determine if they're right for you.

Catherine Caruso

5 Common Dental Hygiene Habits A Dentist Would Never Do - Exclusive

In an exclusive interview with Health Digest, Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Jeffrey Sulitzer, DMD, explains the most common dental hygiene habits you should avoid.

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Melissa Szaro

Mental Health Expert Yohnit Spruch Breaks Down Online Therapy Versus In-Person Sessions - Exclusive

Thanks to the pandemic, a lot of therapy has shifted online, but is therapy done virtually as effective as it is in person? Expert Yohnit Spruch discusses.

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Sabika Hassan

Dr. Sanam Hafeez Reveals How Much COVID-19 Impacted The Mental Health Of Adults - Exclusive

If you've experienced negative mental health impacts from the pandemic, you're not alone. Dr. Sanam Hafeez weighs in on how much it's affected adults over time.

Melissa Willets

Dr. Ashley Winter On The Best Way To Boost Vaginal Health During Menopause - Exclusive

Urologist Dr. Ashley Winter, Chief Medical Officer at Odela Health, shares expert tips on how to deal with the symptoms of menopause to promote vaginal health.

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Karishma Desai

LaTanja Silvester Explains The Importance Of Focusing On Equity In Disaster Responses - Exclusive

New Orleans Resilience Corps leader LaTanja Silvester explained the disparity in disaster response and why there should be a greater focus on equity.

Melissa Szaro

Dr. Doug Newton Shares How To Handle COVID-Related Anxiety As The School Year Begins - Exclusive

The pandemic can create added stress during the back-to-school season. Dr. Doug Newton of SonderMind shares tips on how to manage COVID-related anxiety.

Robin Zabiegalski

Emergency Room Doctor Jay Baruch Explains How To Advocate For A Loved One In The ER - Exclusive

Dr. Jay Baruch shared what to do when taking someone to the emergency room so that you can be an effective advocate for their health during the experience.

Melissa Szaro

Mental Health Expert Yohnit Spruch Talks About The Power Of Support Groups And Therapy - Exclusive

Yohnit Spruch, head of emotional health at Circles, explained the healing power of support groups and how they compare to individual therapy sessions.

Melissa Willets

Ark Behavioral Health Addiction Specialist On How California Sobriety Can Be Dangerous - Exclusive

Ark Behavioral Health Chief Medical Officer and addiction specialist Dr. Manish Mishra explained California sobriety and how it can be dangerous.

Amy Mackelden

Anti-Aging Expert Oz Garcia Shares His Tips For Living Longer - Exclusive

A-list nutritionist and anti-aging expert Oz Garcia detailed his recovery from long COVID and shared some techniques people can try to slow the aging process.

Paper uterus cutout for menopause concept

Melissa Willets

Dr. Ashley Winter Of Odela Talks Vaginal Health During Menopause - Exclusive Interview

Dr. Ashley Winter, urologist and Chief Medical Officer at Odela, explained vaginal health changes during menopause and one way to alleviate symptoms.

Felicia Lee

Michael Rubino Reveals The Best Ways To Remove Household Mold — Exclusive

Household mold is notoriously difficult to remove completely, but mold remediation specialist Michael Rubino outlines the best cleaning products and practices.

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Karishma Desai

LaTanja Silvester On How Community Health Worker Programs Can Bridge Gaps In Health Outcomes - Exclusive

LaTanja Silvester of the New Orleans Resilience Corps explained how community health workers can diminish the gaps in health outcomes for various communities.

Emergency Department sign outside building

Robin Zabiegalski

Emergency Room Doctor Jay Baruch On How To Advocate For Yourself And Loved Ones In The ER — Exclusive Interview

Dr. Jay Baruch's book, "Tornado of Life," describes the challenges of the emergency room. Here, he speaks about how patients can advocate for themselves.

Teacher and children with masks in classroom

Melissa Szaro

SonderMind's Dr. Doug Newton On Mental Health Tips For The Upcoming School Year - Exclusive Interview

SonderMind's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Doug Newton, shared his tips for improving mental health as the new school year and its challenges approach.

Erin Demmer

Natural Remedies For Anxiety That Actually Work, According To A Psychologist - Exclusive

Anxiety can be hard to handle, but medication isn't the only answer. Psychologist Kristen Farrell Turner discusses natural remedies that actually work.

Robin Zabiegalski

Siddha Master Yogmata Keiko Aikawa On The Transformational Power Of Yoga And Meditation - Exclusive Interview

Yogmata Keiko Aikawa shared her path to becoming a Siddha Master, how her practice works, and how yoga and meditation can transform your health and mind.

Woman in bed getting medicine from carer

Amy Mackelden

Nutritionist To The Stars Oz Garcia's Advice For Overcoming Long Covid - Exclusive

Celebrity nutritionist and anti-aging expert Oz Garcia explained the practices he implemented that helped his recovery from long Covid.

Melissa Szaro

Mental Health Expert At Circles On How Support Groups And Therapy Assist Mental Health - Exclusive Interview

Yohnit Spruch, head of emotional health at Circles, explained the effectiveness of group support and how the app is improving mental health care accessibility.

A woman puts a skin care product on her face

Anne Taylor

3 Things A Dermatologist Would Never Use On Her Skin - Exclusive

While the best products will vary greatly between people based on their skin type and budget, there are a few things that no one should use on their skin.

Erin Demmer

Nutritionist Reveals The Best Foods To Eat To Ease Stress - Exclusive

When we're stressed, it's tempting to reach for foods that comfort us but are unhealthy. Here are the foods you may want to consider instead.

Woman with face mask getting vaccine in arm from nurse

Karishma Desai

New Orleans Resilience Corps Leader LaTanja Silvester On Inequity In COVID-19 Response — Exclusive Interview

BIPOC people are affected by COVID-19 at higher rates than white people. LaTanja Silvester explains how The New Orleans Resilience Corps addresses inequities.

Erin Updyke (L) and Erin Welsh (R) in their lab, laughing

Robin Zabiegalski

This Podcast Will Kill You Hosts Erin Updyke & Erin Welsh On Making Science Accessible - Exclusive

Epidemiologists Erin Welsh and Erin Updyke explained why accessible science is important and how their podcast, "This Podcast Will Kill You," helps to do that.

Felicia Lee

Michael Rubino Explains How To Keep Your Indoor Air Quality Safe - Exclusive

Mold remediation specialist Michael Rubino shared his recommendations for keeping your indoor air quality safe and free of harmful mold spores.

Melissa Willets

Ark Behavioral Health Addiction Specialist On How The Pandemic Has Affected Addiction - Exclusive

Dr. Manish Mishra, an addiction specialist at Ark Behavioral Health, discussed how the pandemic has affected addiction rates and related lifestyle changes.