Welcome to Part IV in our “What to Do If You Are Depressed” blog series. Each day builds on what has come before. We are now aware that depression is a state of behavioral shutdown (Part I) and that ...

Whether it’s a cup of tea or coffee, many of us struggle to get through the day without our caffeine fix. While it can be beneficial to boost energy levels, reduce fatigue and improve focus, for some ...

My cholesterol has been on the rise for the past few years – and not just a slow creep. For most of my life, my LDL (often referred to as ‘bad’ cholesterol) was solidly under 120 mg/dl. Over the past ...

Do you know what your hormone levels are? Should you? Your body is home to more than 50 hormones — chemical messengers that compose the endocrine system — and hormonal changes may reflect any number ...

But how do you know if your cortisol levels really are too high? And what are the symptoms of high cortisol? Social media might have you thinking that face puffiness — being touted as “cortisol face” ...

While vitamin B12 might not be as buzzy as calcium or an immediately recognizable household name like Vitamin C or D, it's just as important for your health—and particularly your brain health. This ...

What is cholesterol? How does it help the body, and how can too much of it negatively impact the body? In this month's episode of Ask the Expert, family nurse practitioner Erikca Colakovic discusses ...

Elevated prolactin levels can cause symptoms like irregular periods and nipple discharge. Low prolactin levels are less common and can cause a reduced milk supply in lactating individuals. High ...