PinnedPublished inWise & WellSeparating Facts from Quacks: How to Spot Fake Medical InfoTips from a nurse on how to fact-check online health advice. You don’t need a medical degree — just a few critical thinking skills.Feb 25A response icon24Feb 25A response icon24
PinnedPublished inWise & WellThe Reason You’re Still Tired After Your VacationRest is not a reward for productivity, it’s a biological necessity. We need to start treating it that way.May 30A response icon31May 30A response icon31
PinnedPublished inWise & WellHow to Talk So Your Doctor Will ListenPractical tactics from a nurse to help you ace your next doctor’s appointmentMay 16, 2024A response icon25May 16, 2024A response icon25
PinnedPublished inWise & WellHow to Help When a Loved One Has CancerPeople with cancer reveal the specific things they found helpful — and unhelpful — from friends and family.Dec 11, 2023A response icon12Dec 11, 2023A response icon12
Published inWise & WellGood Nursing Homes vs. Lousy Ones: What to Look ForI’ve learned to spot warning signs the moment I walk into a facility. Here are the red flags I watch out for.Oct 15A response icon32Oct 15A response icon32
Published inWise & WellLet’s Normalize the ‘Irish Goodbye’Ghosting a party gracefully has social benefits even extroverts can appreciateOct 7A response icon28Oct 7A response icon28
Published inWise & WellI’m Child-free at 50: With No RegretsWith my fertile years in the rearview mirror, here’s my take on the pros and cons of choosing a child-free life.Sep 4A response icon43Sep 4A response icon43
Published inWise & WellThe Dumbest Reasons People Come to the ERAnd some nurse-approved advice to help you manage your silly little “emergency” in the comfort of your homeJul 28A response icon65Jul 28A response icon65
Published inWise & WellHow to Heal from Caregiver BurnoutCaring for others takes a toll. Many of us don’t realize we’re drowning. Learning to care for myself as a priority helped me heal — here’s…Jun 26A response icon104Jun 26A response icon104
Published inWise & WellWhy Medical Errors HappenAnd how to protect yourself so you don’t fall through the cracksMay 16A response icon17May 16A response icon17
