April is Stress Awareness Month, a topic that we can all identify with! The 2 Susans cover a number of key points related to the fallout from unmanaged stress and highlight a great podcast. They also connect the dots between pain, anxiety, chronic disease and autoimmune disease and link to some thoughtful posts to help manage stress.
Tag: Chronic disease considerations
When Pillars of Wellness Intersect!
We’ve all heard about the pillars of wellness: movement, nutrition, sleep, stress, social connection—there are many others. The following vignette is based on a recent experience from my neighborhood walks. Can you find how many pillars are in this story AND how many peri/menopause symptoms are impacted?
The Ever-Present Thyroid
This month we share some interesting facts about thyroid nodules, including how to diagnose thyroid cancer. We also cover the basics of underactive and overactive thyroid conditions and their impact on aging. Bonus: Explore several links to medical websites that are chock-full of helpful data.