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Inspire® Sleep Apnea Innovation — Celebrating 100 Patients Receiving Therapy

Inspire® Sleep Apnea Innovation — Celebrating 100 Patients Receiving Therapy

Inspire Therapy Is an Alternative to CPAP Therapy Dr. Geraghty shares his experience from his first 100 patients treated with Inspire Therapy— a second line treatment option for patients with obstructive sleep apnea. By Alexander Germanis For centuries, the thoughts and ideas that have come to men and women have led them to do some […]

More Fun, Better Health

The Surprising Wellness Benefits of Enjoying Life We spend a lot of time thinking about health. We count steps, read nutrition labels, schedule checkups, and search for ways to improve our physical and mental well-being. Yet amid all the advice about diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management, one important ingredient is often overlooked: FUN. It […]

Summer Reset

Why longer days and a different rhythm of life make summer the perfect time to build healthier habits   There’s something about summer that changes the rhythm of everyday life. Windows stay open later. Dinner drifts onto patios and decks. Neighborhood sidewalks fill with walkers after work, and farmers markets become part of the weekend […]

Mental Health is Health It’s Time We Act Like It

By Alexander Germanis   Whether we openly acknowledge it or not, a stigma around mental health still exists. For some, struggles with anxiety, depression, or emotional overwhelm are seen as a sign of weakness. Others dismiss mental health concerns altogether, believing they are exaggerated or not “real” in the same way as physical illness. These […]

Smart Medicine

How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Health Care   Artificial intelligence—often called AI—has quickly become part of everyday life. It powers virtual assistants, recommends movies, and helps organize our digital calendars. But some of the most important advances involving AI are happening in a place that affects everyone: health care. Researchers and physicians are increasingly using […]

45th Annual St. Jude Runs

By Amy McCoy   For 45 years, a single bold vision has carried runners across highways, through small towns, and into the hearts of thousands of supporters. What began as a modest grassroots effort has grown into one of the most inspiring endurance fundraisers in the Midwest: the St. Jude Runs. At the center of […]

A Healthier Kind of Love

How Connection, Compassion & Purpose Improve Mental Well-Being   February often arrives wrapped in hearts, flowers, and reminders of romantic love. While meaningful partnerships can certainly enrich our lives, focusing too narrowly on romance can unintentionally leave many people feeling overlooked—or even more alone. Love, in its healthiest form, is far broader and more powerful […]

Better Fuel Better You

By Alexander Germanis   It has long been said: You are what you eat. But how often do we actually take that adage to heart? Before cramming another donut down the gullet or guzzling another beer, how much thought do you give to how the fuel you’re using to fill your tank is affecting the […]

Winter Wellness Reset

Small Habits That Make a Big Difference   December often arrives with a sense of magic—twinkling lights, familiar songs, and gatherings that reconnect us with people we love. Yet for many, it also brings exhaustion, stress, and emotional strain. The colder, darker months can disrupt energy levels and motivation, while holiday obligations can make it […]

7 Tips for Managing Screen Use

Helping Families Find a Healthy Balance   Help find balance by spending time with your child on digital devices, for example, with a video call to a relative. Feel like screens are eating into family time? We have some tips from experts for setting limits on screen use and cultivating healthy digital habits in your […]