The Health Column

How families and friends can support a loved one in recovery

September is National Recovery Month, an event started in 1989 to promote awareness of substance...

The researched benefits of social connections on senior health

Robust social connections are important at any age, but seniors can be at particularly high risk...

The big benefits of meeting your employees' behavioral health needs

A 2023 study on workplace mental health found that more than two-thirds of employees want their...

School restart: Helping kids adjust to a new morning routine

Even if your kids have a reason to get up early over summer break — whether it’s getting dropped...

Common health insurance terms and what they mean

Health insurance can be complex, with numerous terms and acronyms. So, wouldn’t it be helpful to...

The effects of bias on women's health

Everyone deserves equal access to quality healthcare. Unfortunately, patients can face disparities...