MedStar Health Blog

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes. It’s common to feel stressed and sad occasionally around the winter holidays. In most cases, those feelings are the result of having too many obligations, exp...

Burnout is twice as prevalent across workers in the healthcare industry than any other profession. And, the risk of suicide nearly doubles if you are a medical professional. If you’re having suic...

Eating healthy is one of the best things you can do for your health. In fact, consuming a healthy diet that prioritizes fruits, vegetables, and whole foods can reduce your risk of conditions like...

The season of allergies and colds is upon us and, with it, the all-too-familiar runny nose and its frequent companion, post-nasal drip. And adding an extra level of caution this year is the spread o...

Coffee. It’s the beverage that helps so many Americans power through a busy day. More than half the population over 18 years of age—that’s over 150 million people—drink three or more cups of coff...

It’s never easy to deal with a loss, but the holiday season has a tendency to bring up painful reminders of deceased loved ones. And this year, many Americans may be dealing with grief over the h...