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Understanding How Multiple Sclerosis Affects the Body in Multiple Ways

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects the central nervous system, disrupting the exchange of information between the brain and the rest of the body. According to the National MS Society, ther...

Feeling Anxious About Dropping Your Face Mask? Coping Strategies to Help

As cities and states drop their mask mandates, some Americans may be feeling anxious about dropping this facial covering. After two years of wearing a mask, it can be difficult to wrap your head around...

10 Truths About the COVID-19 Pandemic That Are Paramount to Your Health

Dr. Tom Frieden took center stage on Wednesday when he testified in front of the House Appropriations Committee. As the former director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Friede...

Thinking of Going to a Bar This Weekend? You Might Want to Think Again

There has been a lot of news lately about the role of bars in the spread of COVID-19. But how dangerous are these places? Are they really a significant contributor to the spread of the deadly virus? Read...

What You Need to Know About Having Elective Surgery During COVID-19

Thanks to COVID-19, many people are advised to avoid healthcare facilities unless absolutely necessary. However, this puts many patients in a tough spot. How do you tell if the procedure your doctor recommen...

Want to Help Out with the COVID-19 Crisis? Volunteer for a Vaccine Trial

All of the eyes of the world are on the medical community as scientists race to find a vaccine to prevent the COVID-19 virus from taking hold. Bringing a vaccine to market is not an easy task. In addit...

CDC Data Reveals Women Disproportionately Suffer from Depression

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a lot of people who never previously had depression to experience it. However, even before the pandemic, there were crisis levels of this mental health condition. The Centers fo...

Los Altos Town Crier Announces 2021 Wellness Trends

On December 16, the Los Altos Town Crier announced the wellness trends that people need to know about for 2021. Looking back at the past 50 weeks of 2020, few people could have imagined that the year would involve a pandemi...

How to Manage Anxiety After Social Distancing for a Year

After nearly 18 months of social distancing, people are finally feeling more comfortable leaving their homes and joining their friends and extended family members. People are also doing more activities in person, such ...