From Blood Sugar to BMI, Here Are the Top Health Facts You Should Know so You Can Be Your Own Advocate

by drsstephenson | May 27, 2021 | parade

(Images sourced from Parade) By Kaitlin Vogel / May 11, 2021 How healthy are you, really? When it comes to knowing key health numbers, most Americans say that they know their family health history (74%), blood type (58%), waist size (58%), and last blood pressure...

The 14 Best Foods to Help Reduce Anxiety—Plus 3 Foods You Should Avoid 

by drsstephenson | May 27, 2021 | Lifestyle Medicine, Nutrition, parade

(All images sourced from Parade) By Kaitlin Vogel / May 14, 2021 While there are a wide variety of anxiety management tools out there—yoga, therapy, meditation, and journaling, to name a few–one of the most simple yet powerful ways to combat your anxiety is through...

Does Sugar Cause Inflammation? Here’s How Your Body Is Actually Reacting to All Those Delicious Treats

by drsstephenson | May 4, 2021 | parade

(Photo sourced from Parade) By Kaitlin Vogel / April 29, 2021 We know having that late-night pint of ice cream is usually a bad idea that leads to a not-so-fun stomachache the next day, but let’s be honest: When a sugar craving strikes, the temptation is hard to...

Be Strategic With Your Makeup, Hit the Gym, and Soak Up Some Sun: Here are the Top Home Remedies for Dry Eyes 

by drsstephenson | Apr 22, 2021 | parade

Images sourced from Parade By Nicole Pajer / April 16, 2021 Feeling like your eyes are drier than usual? You’re not alone. And you have activities like staring at your devices all day, your Netflix and chilling habit, seasonal allergies and the natural aging process...

Does Dairy Cause Inflammation? Here’s the Scoop on Whether or Not You Should Actually Give Up Yogurt and Ice Cream

by drsstephenson | Apr 16, 2021 | parade

Image sourced from Parade By Kaitlin Vogel / April 7, 2021 If inflammation is an issue for you, you may have heard from a friend or nutritionist that eliminating dairy might be a good idea. But is it really necessary to ditch yogurt, butter, and (even worse) ice...

Dealing With Pounding Behind Your Eyes? Yep, You’ve Probably Got a Sinus Headache—Here’s How to Get Rid of It

by drsstephenson | Mar 25, 2021 | parade

Images sourced from ParadeBy Kaitlin Vogel | Parade Magazine | March 24, 2021 Nothing is more frustrating than recurring headaches, especially if you’re unsure of what’s causing them. Sometimes it’s as simple as stress or a poor night’s sleep, but it can also be an...