Asking for help with behavioral health issues can be difficult. It can help to know the differences between psychology and psychiatry – and which one might be best for you.
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Asking for help with behavioral health issues can be difficult. It can help to know the differences between psychology and psychiatry – and which one might be best for you.
Men are more likely than women to smoke, drink too much alcohol, take health risks, and delay regular checkups and medical care. For Men’s Health Month, read tips to help men stay healthy, in June and all year round.
Men are more likely than women to smoke, drink too much alcohol, take health risks, and delay regular checkups and medical care. For Men’s Health Month, read tips to help men stay healthy, in June and all year round.
You were ill and thought you were on the mend — but now you have new or worsening symptoms. It could be a secondary infection. Learn about some of the most common secondary infections, how to recognize them and when to return to your doctor.
You were ill and thought you were on the mend — but now you have new or worsening symptoms. It could be a secondary infection. Learn about some of the most common secondary infections, how to recognize them and when to return to your doctor.
When children are young, parents and guardians are used to being problem solvers. Whether it’s a scrape from falling off a bike, a conflict with a friend or frustration over a difficult homework assignment, you help sort it out. But how do you know if your child needs additional support for more complicated matters such as mental health?
When children are young, parents and guardians are used to being problem solvers. Whether it’s a scrape from falling off a bike, a conflict with a friend or frustration over a difficult homework assignment, you help sort it out. But how do you know if your child needs additional support for more complicated matters such as mental health?
Almost everyone experiences stress in one way or another. While experiencing stress is a natural part of life, you can learn how to reduce stress and better manage it. The first step is to understand it.
Almost everyone experiences stress in one way or another. While experiencing stress is a natural part of life, you can learn how to reduce stress and better manage it. The first step is to understand it.
Did you know? Allergies are one of the leading chronic illnesses in the United States and affect about 50 million people each year. Here are some quick tips for allergy relief.
Did you know? Allergies are one of the leading chronic illnesses in the United States and affect about 50 million people each year. Here are some quick tips for allergy relief.
We’re living in a whirlwind of constant communication. Between smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches, many of us are online or on-screen for several hours of the day. (Recent surveys suggest we check our phones an average of 52 times a day!) While this always-available mentality…
We’re living in a whirlwind of constant communication. Between smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches, many of us are online or on-screen for several hours of the day. (Recent surveys suggest we check our phones an average of 52 times a day!) While this always-available mentality…
You’re finally taking that long-awaited vacation. Your bags are packed and your itinerary is set. But what if you need a doctor while you’re away? SmarterTravel.com suggests that if you get sick while traveling, two of the best ways to salvage…
You’re finally taking that long-awaited vacation. Your bags are packed and your itinerary is set. But what if you need a doctor while you’re away? SmarterTravel.com suggests that if you get sick while traveling, two of the best ways to salvage…
During the winter season, it’s common to get a case of the cold or flu, but it’s important to know when it’s something more serious, like a sinus infection. The sooner you catch your symptoms, the sooner you can take steps to treat it. Symptoms of the common cold and…
During the winter season, it’s common to get a case of the cold or flu, but it’s important to know when it’s something more serious, like a sinus infection. The sooner you catch your symptoms, the sooner you can take steps to treat it. Symptoms of the common cold and…
Seasonal allergies may be bothering you right about now. Just know you don’t have to suffer – now you can get quick and easy allergy relief using LiveHealth Online Allergy. Through LiveHealth Online Allergy you can visit with a board certified doctor who is knowledgeable of the latest…
No matter the triggers, we all experience anxiety in our lives from time to time. When those moments happen, it’s possible to lose sight of what’s actually important to us. We start being driven by worries and fears, rather than our values and interests. We also may unintentionally disengage from…
No matter the triggers, we all experience anxiety in our lives from time to time. When those moments happen, it’s possible to lose sight of what’s actually important to us. We start being driven by worries and fears, rather than our values and interests. We also may unintentionally disengage from…
Seasonal allergies may be bothering you right about now. Just know you don’t have to suffer – now you can get quick and easy allergy relief using LiveHealth Online Allergy. Through LiveHealth Online Allergy you can visit with a board certified doctor who is knowledgeable of the latest…
In a given year, about one of four children have a diagnosable mental health condition. The most common types of mental illness are anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, depression, and substance abuse. Parents may have trouble knowing if their child is affected or how to get help. Warning signs of…
In a given year, about one of four children have a diagnosable mental health condition. The most common types of mental illness are anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, depression, and substance abuse. Parents may have trouble knowing if their child is affected or how to get help. Warning signs of…
When your head gets a severe pain, it may be tough to figure out if it’s a headache or a migraine. During the changing seasons, you may experience this. Dr. Mia Finkelston, who treats patients using LiveHealth Online, shared some differences between the two. She says, a regular headache is…
When your head gets a severe pain, it may be tough to figure out if it’s a headache or a migraine. During the changing seasons, you may experience this. Dr. Mia Finkelston, who treats patients using LiveHealth Online, shared some differences between the two. She says, a regular headache is…
Spring means warmer weather, but it also means allergies for many. Here are some tips to help out allergy sufferers and ensure you can still enjoy the season. Be extra-aware of your surroundings. Are there pets around? Is the pollen count high? What seasons are your allergies at their worst?…
Spring means warmer weather, but it also means allergies for many. Here are some tips to help out allergy sufferers and ensure you can still enjoy the season. Be extra-aware of your surroundings. Are there pets around? Is the pollen count high? What seasons are your allergies at their worst?…
You’ve got the sniffles, but you’re not sure if you’re coming down with a cold or if allergies are in the air again. While a runny nose is common to both ailments, here are other symptoms that can help you tell the difference: Colds last anywhere from three days to…
You’ve got the sniffles, but you’re not sure if you’re coming down with a cold or if allergies are in the air again. While a runny nose is common to both ailments, here are other symptoms that can help you tell the difference: Colds last anywhere from three days to…
Getting the flu can be awful. If you’re sick and stuck with the flu, what should you do to take care of yourself? We spoke to Dr. Mia Finkelston who treats patients at LiveHealth Online, for advice she gives flu patients. She offered 10 suggestions for getting over the…
Getting the flu can be awful. If you’re sick and stuck with the flu, what should you do to take care of yourself? We spoke to Dr. Mia Finkelston who treats patients at LiveHealth Online, for advice she gives flu patients. She offered 10 suggestions for getting over the…
While holidays are often full of family, food and fun, they are also often stressful. Stress, unfortunately, is not merely bad for mental health, but can increase cortisol levels, which can lead to fatigue, anxiety, poor sleep and even weight gain. Dr. Mia Finkelston, an…
While holidays are often full of family, food and fun, they are also often stressful. Stress, unfortunately, is not merely bad for mental health, but can increase cortisol levels, which can lead to fatigue, anxiety, poor sleep and even weight gain. Dr. Mia Finkelston, an…