Children were better able to manage emotions and communicate with others with less screen timeWhen it comes to screen time and kids, less is more.That’s according to a recent Denmark study led by Dr. Jesper Schmidt-Persson from the University of Southern Denmark. It looked at the effects of reduced screen media exposure on youth mental...

In the bustling hallways of the clinic, amid the chatter, the beeping of machines, and the rustling of papers, there is a silent truth that is often forgotten: the profound impact of continuous care.As a family doctor, my journey with patients is not just about diagnosing and treating illnesses; it’s about building relationships that last over...

Nearly half of dementia cases could be avoided or delayed by tackling 14 risk factorsMore than 55 million people worldwide have dementia, a number that’s expected to nearly triple by 2050. But addressing 14 risk factors over the course of one’s life — starting in childhood — could prevent or delay nearly half of cases, according to a large...

Chances are you know someone who has had a total knee replacement. The surgery is fairly common, with about 790,000 of these procedures done annually in the United States.Most people undergo a knee replacement due to osteoarthritis in the joint, which can cause pain, swelling and less knee mobility. In fact, knee osteoarthritis is considered to...