I like to debunk health falsehoods because that’s what I’m supposed to do. So about three or so years back, I did a holiday story taking a look at the common belief that more suicides occur between Thanksgiving and New Years…

People who watch America’s mental health compass noticed this year a surge in SAD, seasonal affective disorder, probably due the bad news about the economy pushing people who were borderline over the edge.
With the early onset of Daylight Savings Time on…

This time of year, you’ll read a lot of SAD, seasonal affective disorder, that pain in the you-know-what crash that comes with shorter days, and weather that keeps you indoors. It can be disruptive. Some folks need professional help. I’ve…

Health folks recommend vigilance about some health effects caused by the time change. The effects may seem minor but can be major quickly.

TAKEN TO HEART — While Mondays are the worst day of the week for heart attacks, there’s about a…