The holiday season is a wonderful time to gather and celebrate with friends and family, but it can also be a busy, stressful time during a cold and wintry season. This can make it especially hard to prioritize your own health and well-being. One way to change that is through lifestyle medicine.
Sleep plays a crucial role in our overall health and quality of life, which is why it’s critical to catch and address any conditions that disrupt our sleep. One of the most common sleep disturbances is a potentially serious sleep disorder called obstructive sleep apnea or OSA.
Nearly half of millennials, the generation born between 1981 and 1996, do not have an established relationship with a go-to doctor. A recent survey conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that 45% of adults age 18 to 29 reported having no primary care physician.
Studies have shown that patients who have good relationships with their doctors tend to have better health outcomes. A strong doctor-patient relationship builds honesty, trust and open communication that enable a doctor to provide quality personal care.