We all know that social connection is important for mental wellbeing, but what about physical wellbeing as well? More specifically, what about the relationship between social connections and cardiovascular health? This month, we explore wellness and cardiovascular health with Dr. Jill Schneiderhan, a clinical assistant...
Many people are getting their first injection of the COVID-19 vaccine. While our immune systems accept the vaccine our minds are also accepting the realities of a post-COVID and conflicted world. Perhaps with this vaccine we can build not only on strong immune resistance, but...
We so often hear the term “self-care.” They say that self-care is one of the keys to avoiding burnout, but, what is self-care? Do I need to start having my nails done? Do I need to sit cross legged on the floor while saying “ohm”?...
Although quarantine has been difficult for all of us, at least with the sunny and mild weather, a walk outside could help clear your mind and provide the benefit of exercise. But, now that the temperature is falling what can we do to prepare to...
In August 2020, Drs. Kara Zivin, Kirk Brower, and Srijan Sen along with Rebecca Brownlee and Dr. Katherine Gold from Michigan Medicine's Departments of Family Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology published the study “Relationship between faculty characteristics and emotional exhaustion in a large academic medical...
Hello HHR friends, By now we've been bombarded with COVID-19 information, pandemic panic, and countless unknown scenarios. We're stuck inside or wrapped up in our PPE outside. What can we control in this time of uncertainty? No one has all the answers, but here are a few...
As I think back on 2018, one of the trends I heard about most from my health coaching clients was their curiosity about and use of products containing Cannabidiol (CBD) oil. The products have been hard to miss these days. I've personally seen them arranged...
Stress is a normal part of life, but when it gets out of control, it can interfere with your ability to function normally. Stress often leads to sleeplessness, which affects your emotional and mental health. Acupuncture and healthy sleep habits are a natural way to...
So you've made your New Year's Resolution. More exercise. More sleep. Fewer calories. Who needs to pay for an expensive trainer, health coach, or sleep specialist when there are so many gadgets on the market today that can hold you accountable. Monitoring sleep is a...
Have you, or anyone you know, tried using marijuana to help sleep? If so, you're not alone. There is so much we still don't understand about the relationship between marijuana and sleep. In this month's blog, HHR has teamed up with The Conversation to discuss how marijuana...