Zen and the Heart of Medical Maintenance

Guest Blog by James Beckerman, MD Between college and medical school, I spent a year living in Spain. It was one of those “discovery” years you now only dream of, a delicate balance of academics and culture, with an appropriate complement of red wine.  It was Spain, you know. In the midst of it all, I found myself with a lot of time on my hands, and spent much of it reading – reading about…

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5 Easy Ways to Improve Your Health

Simple lifestyle changes boost your health–and your happiness By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA Health care isn’t just what happens between you and your medical professionals. It’s how you care for yourself and maintain your health and well-being. Here are five ways to change your life in a way that will not only make you healthier, but happier too. 1. Connect with friends–face-to-face Spending time with your best friends is proven to be good for…

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