Losing a Loved One - Q&A with School Psychologist Helen Lambos
Psychologist Helen Lambos answered common questions about dealing with the loss of a loved one and being a family caregiver a parent with Alzheimer’s Disease and another parent who has severe dementia.
Adult Orthodontics: What’s Changed Since We Were Kids
YMyHealth sits down with the orthodontist Dr. Tyler Rathburn to discuss how orthodontics has changed since we were children.
The Difficulties with Diagnosing POTS
We speak with Dr. Sarah Diekman about her experience finding a diagnosis for POTS.
How Climate Change Affects Those with Disabilities
YMyHealth dives into the ways climate change affects people living with disabilities and what can be done to address the impacts of climate change on people with disabilities.
From A to Zinc: A Deep Dive into Dietary Supplements
Everything you need to know about using dietary supplements according to Pharmacist Alexandria Yarborough.
What It’s Like Being Diagnosed with Breast Cancer Before 40
Hear one millennial’s patient story about being diagnosed with breast cancer at 27.
Top 5 Things to Know About the 2023 - 2024 Flu Season
Everything you need to know about the upcoming flu season from millennial doctor, Dr. Lindsay Morrison.
Registered Dietitian Shares Her Story and Tips for Sustainable, Healthy Eating
YMyHealth speaks with a registered dietitian, Ashley Kitchens, about how to follow a sustainable diet.
The Problem with Using Emergency and Urgent Care as Primary Care
Discover the differences between emergency, urgent, and primary care for well-informed healthcare decisions.
Being a Labor and Delivery Nurse During COVID
Hear directly from L&D Nurse, Jessica Woon, about her experience working during the pandemic.
Health Is Wealth: The Connection between Financial Wellness and Well-Being
YMyHealth speaks with financial advisor, John Brick, about the importance of financial wellness for overall health.
The Importance of Discharge Planning for Caregivers
Understanding the importance of discharge planning should not wait until you or your loved one experiences a medical crisis or hospitalization. Hear the personal account of how poor discharge planning can affect recovery and from Nurse Ayla Roberts, who shares how to do discharge planning effectively.
Health Foods That Are Bad for the Environment
YMyHealth dives into the negative impact some healthy foods have on the environment. This blog provides tips for how engage in healthy and sustainable eating at the same time.
Why Millennials Should Incorporate Massage Therapy into Their Wellness Routines
YMyHealth talks with massage therapist, Lisa Elerick, about massage therapy benefits for millennials, and why Generation Y should make this wellness modality a priority for their health.
Flexibility Matters: Why We Should Stretch More
This blog post highlights the importance of stretching for millennials who lead busy and stressful lives. It covers the benefits of stretching, why it's harder to stretch as you age, and safe stretching techniques for adults. It also recommends stretches for flexibility and emphasizes the importance of stretching for long-term health. We also include expert video from our partner, SPARK Physiotherapy’s Dr. Matt Smyzanski.
Sustainable Textiles: Protecting Your Health and the Planet
YMyHealth looks at how we can buy more products made with sustainable textiles and how important they are for environmental health and human health. We talked with May Myo Myint of the California Product Stewardship Council and graduate student at University of California, Davis. Sustainable textile manufacturing prioritizes eco-friendly dyeing and printing techniques. These techniques not only reduce chemical exposure for consumers but also significantly decrease water pollution, making them an environmentally conscious choice.
Minorities and Mental Health Disparities
YMyHealth sits down with the mental health psychotherapist, Dr. DeAvila Sadé Ford, LCSW to discuss mental health disparities by race.
Skin Cancer Prevention Tips for Young People
YMyHealth sits down with Dr. Tiffany Libby to discuss the importance of skin cancer prevention.
How the Reversal of Roe v. Wade Has Impacted Labor and Delivery Nurses
When Roe vs. Wade overturned, millions of American Women were left with restrictions on abortion and access and uncertainty about women’s healthcare in many other areas associated with reproductive health. High-Risk Labor and Delivery Nurse, Jessica Woon, RN, shares with how she has seen the repeal of Roe v. Wade impact patients, the evidence of how restricting access to abortion negatively effects women’s health, and what she recommends women of child-bearing age should do to be proactive about their health during these uncertain times.