I am as ready as the next person is for life to return to normal. I have found myself resenting the need to wear a mask, to not be able to go to movies and to not be able to travel. In fact, to be honest, I have become lax about taking precautions against COVID. [More]

Most people assume their medical records are safe in the hands of their doctors, hospitals and pharmacies. But, frequently this isn't the case, particularly for patients with chronic illness. Often, these patients have complicated medical histories with medical records that date back years and span many different medical facilities, specialty pharmacies and, frequently, numerous physicians. [More]

I don't know about the rest of you, but I can't wait to travel again. I haven't been anywhere in more than a year now. What's worse is my husband bought us a prepaid trip in 2019 for our anniversary in 2020 that we had to postpone indefinitely. [More]

Rare Disease Day is the official international awareness-raising campaign for rare diseases that takes place on the last day of February each year. The main objective of the campaign is to raise awareness among the general public and decision-makers about rare diseases and their impact on patients’ lives. [More]

Taking care of someone you love is an honor, but it's also a serious undertaking. Whether you're a caregiver by calling or circumstance, the work of keeping someone else well and comfortable will take a lot out of you. It's important to find ways to recharge your batteries when you're taking on this role. [More]

Last week, my daughter and I ran to the store to pick up a couple of items. While we were parking the car, she started criticizing a younger woman for parking in the veterans'-only spot. I was so shocked and angry when I heard her, I bit her head off. [More]

On New Year's Day, I called one of my dearest friends. She is a smart, fun, quirky person who always sees the bright side of things. I have always enjoyed talking to her and love her dearly. But, with everything going on, we had not talked in a few months so I was eager to catch up. A few minutes into our conversation, the topic turned to COVID. [More]

A piece about how emotional trauma impacts the brain and body and what it means for New Year’s health. [More]