This past week, I was fortunate to reconnect with my friend and filmmaker Ryan Prior. Ryan lives with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis or the combined acronym ME/CFS, and in 2014, I had the opportunity to view an unfinished cut of his film Forgotten Plague: M.E. and the Future of Medicine. Fast forward … Continue reading “ME/CFS: Myalgic Encepha—what? Exploring Chronic Fatigue Syndrome”

At a lot of schools, the Halloween dance is the first dance of the year. For most students, what could be more fun than getting dressed up in costumes and dancing for a few hours in the school gym with their friends, despite the questionable music. Halloween dances can be risky for kids with certain … Continue reading “Halloween Dances: Safety Tips for Teens + Families”

It’s that time of year again for a lot of allergy sufferers in the United States: Fall, for some people, can be as bad for people with allergies and asthma as Spring can, even if it doesn’t have such a bad reputation. Ever wonder why your allergies might get worse in the Fall? Here are … Continue reading “Fall Allergies: It’s that time of year again”

Many people are big fans of coffee. They may say they want to kick the caffeine habit, but something stops them (maybe the caffeine addiction). But did you know that there are actually health benefits to drinking coffee, not just that jolt of a pick-me-up in the morning when you need an extra boost, the … Continue reading “The perks of coffee for your health: Celebrating International Coffee Day”