by maryconyoung | Mar 25, 2025
By Marycon Young, Vitals contributor At Palo Alto Medical Foundation Pediatrics, a young patient sat with a care manager, learning how to manage anxiety through guided breathing techniques. Just weeks earlier, severe depression had left the patient struggling to...
by Sutter Health | Feb 25, 2025
By Kathy Engle, Vitals contributor Each year, 50 million people are prescribed statins to manage high cholesterol—a vital step in preventing heart disease. Yet, half of them stop taking their medication, putting millions of patients at risk for worsening heart...
by Jerome Hubbard | Dec 23, 2024
As the new year approaches, it’s the perfect time to focus on habits that promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Here are some expert tips to help you embrace a healthier lifestyle in 2025. Eat and Move Maintaining a healthy diet and regular...
by Sutter Health | Dec 28, 2023
Feeling sad or low? Try some simple steps to improve your mood and rejuvenate your body, suggests Dr. Neeta Jain, medical director of the integrative medicine program at Sutter’s Palo Alto Medical Foundation. “You might be surprised at how much better you can feel...
by rosemvv@sutterhealth.org | Sep 18, 2023
For many parents, packing their children’s lunches and snacks can feel like guesswork. Will they eat it, or not? Packing sugary, unhealthy items may often seem like the only way to make sure they eat something during the school day. Dr. Manisha Panchal, a pediatrician...
