What’s In Your Bag Katie Best Richmond?

Katie’s Bag Tells a Bigger Story By Lainey Berkus | Photography by Jennifer Denton Remember how the cast of Friends always gathered at Central Perk — sipping coffee, swapping stories, and dreaming big? For Katie Best, that coffee-shop magic isn’t just nostalgia — it’s her everyday reality. She is both a leader […]
Lung Cancer Screenings Save Lives

How and When to Get One By Gloria Madera, public relations manager for CHRISTUS Health November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, bringing attention and education about the second most common cancer in women. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2025, there will be more than 226,000 people diagnosed with […]
The Secret to Resilient Health

Your Root Cause Approach: The Secret to Resilient Health By Chelcee Porter, PharmD, IFMCP How many times have you felt disappointed by a quick fix? Maybe you started a restrictive diet, lost a bunch of weight, only to gain it back plus some the moment you stopped being so consistent. It’s frustrating, isn’t […]
The Science of Seasonal Depression

By Sunita Punjabi, PhD Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), often referred to as “seasonal depression,” is a type of major depressive disorder with a seasonal pattern, most commonly occurring in the fall and winter months. According to recent peer-reviewed studies (Roecklein & Rohan, 2023; Melrose, 2024), SAD is strongly linked to disruptions in the […]
Lipedema vs. Lymphedema: How to Distinguish Between Them

Why Getting the Right Diagnosis Could Change Everything By John Hogg, MD, DABR, DABVLM, RPVI, RPhS, RVT, RVS CEO/Founder, Medical Vein Clinic Picture this: You’ve seen three different doctors about persistent leg swelling, received two different diagnoses, and you’re still struggling with daily discomfort that’s affecting everything from your work wardrobe to your […]