PREVENTION
& WELLNESS
Why You Should Wear Sunscreen in the Winter
Most people think about protecting their skin from the sun in the summer. But even in the depths of a New England winter, harmful long- and short-wave ultraviolet lights (UVA and UVB) are still coming through, and exposure can lead to premature skin aging and …
Vaping: Risks, Reminders and What You Can Do
Despite the common consumer misconception that vaping is only dangerous when the substance contains vitamin E, medical science says otherwise. Craig Lilly, MD, a pulmonologist and critical care medicine specialist says that the medical community remains deeply concerned about reports of vaping-related respiratory illnesses that …
Your Best Defense Against Joint Pain
By now, you know to eat right and try to live a healthy lifestyle. You understand that a lot of sugar is bad for you, as is smoking, and that you should be focused on getting your daily servings of fruits and veggies. But did …
The Rise of STIs
With the increasing number of sexually transmitted infection (STI) diagnoses in the United States, specialists grow worrisome that we aren’t taking the proper precautions to protect ourselves from these illnesses. In 2022, more than 2.5 million cases of syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia were reported in …
