Aparna Mele, MD

By Aparna Mele MD  September marks the beginning of National Suicide Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, offering hope, and inspiring meaningful action around one of the most urgent mental health challenges of our time. Sometimes a single conversation — asking someone how they’re truly doing and being ready to listen — can make a life‑saving difference.  What […]

By Kathryn Hulic Emma Lembke joined Instagram at age 12. Soon, she found herself “scrolling mindlessly for hours, addicted to gaining a certain number of likes, a certain number of comments.” She often wanted to stop — but couldn’t. She’s not alone. Most of us these days know the feeling of mindlessly scrolling through low-quality content. We call […]

Source: https://pennstatehealthnews.org/2026/05/the-medical-minute-7-essential-health-screenings-if-youre-over-65/ Has the number of prescription bottles in your medicine cabinet been growing lately? If you’re over age 65, it may seem like they’re multiplying while you sleep. It’s not your imagination. Age and health issues tend to go hand in hand, but finding conditions early can help you maintain your quality of life. […]

Source: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/orthorexia-when-a-commitment-to-healthy-eating-goes-too-far An obsession with eating ‘clean’ or ‘healthy’ can be both physically and emotionally damaging In general, it’s good to follow a balanced diet. But sometimes, being so focused on your health can swing in the opposite direction — and become harmful to both your body and mind. Psychologist Kasey Goodpaster, PhD, explains what orthorexia […]

Source: https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/tips-stay-safe-sun-sunscreen-sunglasses Sun safety is always in season. It’s important to protect your skin from sun damage throughout the year, no matter the weather. Why? Exposing your skin to the sun year-round means you are exposing it to ultraviolet radiation, which can cause sunburn, skin aging (such as skin spots, wrinkles, or “leathery skin”), eye […]

Source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/general/it-s-called-the-fitbit-for-farts-and-it-s-no-joke/ar-AA1WL9DA As I type this, a battery-powered computer tucked in my, er, swimsuit area is monitoring for my next flatus. Yes, flatus means “fart.” Don’t judge me—it’s for science. This sensing device, which would have been impossible to make until very recently, sits at the intersection of some of the most important technology trends […]

Source: https://theconversation.com/a-beginners-guide-to-sound-baths-what-they-are-how-to-choose-a-good-one-and-what-the-research-shows-220024 In recent years, sound bathing, a therapy in which sound is used for healing, has been marketed as one of many “self-care” practices, such as journal-keeping or candle-burning, in support of personal well-being. Sold also as sound “immersions,” or sound “healing” or “therapy,” sound baths are pitched as a safe and effective way to reduce […]

Source: Patrick W. (Bill) Frank, DC Nearly 2,500 years ago, the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates famously declared, “All disease begins in the gut.” While not all diseases originate in the digestive system, modern biomedical research increasingly supports the idea that gut health plays a central, systemic role in human disease and wellness [2]. The Gut: […]

Source: https://www.aacr.org/patients-caregivers/awareness-months/colorectal-cancer-awareness-month/ Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, behind only lung cancer. The National Cancer Institute estimated that 154,270 people in the United States received a diagnosis of colon or rectal cancer in 2025, and approximately 52,900 died of it. Colorectal cancer awareness is important because many cases of cancer of the […]

Source: https://time.com/collections/time-for-you-menopause/7328125/menopause-brain-health/ Menopause marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years. But the transition affects far more than reproductive health: it also reshapes the brain. As estrogen and progesterone decline, cognitive issues can arise, altering memory, attention, mood, and sleep.  Here’s what to know about how menopause affects the brain. Hormone shifts can cause brain […]

Source: Very Well Health “Noise colors” are terms used in audio engineering to describe different kinds of noise. The “colors” are differentiated by the amplitude of various frequencies across the audible spectrum. Typically, brown noise vs. white noise vs. pink noise are compared.1 Cirrus Research. The colours of noise: what are they and what do they […]

Source: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/fight-decision-fatigue/ One of my favorite quotes about clutter goes like this: “Clutter is simply the result of delayed decisions.” It’s true. When what we last touched—around the house, in our car, in our inbox—becomes “left for later” it becomes clutter. So why do we do this? We want to live in an uncluttered environment, […]

Source: https://time.com/5095564/smell-partner-stress/By Amanda MacMillanJanuary 9, 2018 3:03 PM ESTA new study lends some scientific backing to anyone who’s ever worn their partner’s shirt or slept on their side of the bed when they weren’t around: According to research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, the scent of a romantic partner can help lower stress levels, […]

https://materound.com/the-surprising-strength-of-weak-ties-on-mental-health/ Every day, we speak to and spend time with the people who mean the most to us. From our romantic partners and close friends to our parents and children, most of us have at least a couple of people with whom we have strong bonds. But think about how many people you interact with […]

https://foodasmedicineinstitute.com/2025/09/25/fall-lifestyle-to-boost-immune-system/With the start of fall comes the start of cold and flu season. We’re spending more time indoors, there’s less sunlight, and changing routines can challenge the immune system. While many people turn to supplements, lifestyle choices are equally powerful in shaping how the body defends itself. Physical exercise, quality sleep, social connection and more play an important […]