Social media is full of how-tos and self-care ideas for humans—but a new trend is gaining popularity: care routines designed ...

Is it just my imagination or does everyone seem to have their cranky volumes set to 11? I don’t mean, “I’m-going-to-bite-your-head-off-pound-my-fist-through-a-wall” type cantankerousness. It’s less a ...

Today, October 10, is World Mental Health Day which is more than a date on the calendar. It’s a collective reminder that taking care of ourselves is a professional obligation. If we want to preserve ...

We’ve published more than one article about the importance of self care. Most of us know what we’re supposed to do, bu ...

Jones pointed out that people are increasingly turning to lunar cycles as a framework for self-care and reflection. Jones ...

Being there for our loved one means being there for ourselves, too Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD, FAAN As an Alzheimer’s caregiver myself, I have firsthand knowledge of how easily your ...

When someone says, "Take care of yourself," what do you think they mean? It is a common, literal expression used when saying goodbye. It generally means to be well, make good choices and stay safe ...

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays because it reminds us to take time to pause and reflect. In healthcare, where the pace is constant and the field is always evolving, it’s a welcome reminder ...

Full disclosure before I launch into this week's weekly mom feature: I had the pleasure of working with Sheon Wilson many years ago at The News & Observer. My uniform at the time was baggy khakis, ...

As we approach the end of a difficult year with more news of lockdowns, restrictions, health concerns, and distance from family and friends, I want my last post of 2020 to be a shout-out to self-care.

War not only wounds bodies; it wounds minds, slipping into our homes through news headlines, conversations, and social media feeds. These can leave us upset, angry, and exhausted. During the recent ...