Cara Michelle Miller
Author
Cara Michelle Miller is a freelance writer and holistic health educator. She taught at the Pacific College of Health and Science in NYC for 12 years and led communication seminars for engineering students at The Cooper Union. She now writes articles with a focus on integrative care and holistic modalities.
LATEST
How to Tell If Your Teen’s Gaming Has Become a Problem
Video games aren’t a neutral way to relax. Built to discourage stopping, they can become unhealthy for teens who rely on them to relieve stress.
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Why Screen Time Can Lead to ADHD Symptoms
A large, two-year study of 9- and 10-year-olds links screen use with ADHD-like symptoms and changes in the brain’s cortex.
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New Gold-Standard Review Finds No Strong Evidence Cannabis Relieves Nerve Pain
Researchers concluded that there are now more summaries of the research literature than original research.
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Daily AI Use Linked to Higher Depression
Experts say the connection between AI use and depression may reflect how—and why—people use AI, not just how often.
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Why 2 People Cutting Back on Butter and Cheese Could Have Different Results
A large review found that reducing saturated fat lowered heart risks mainly for people already at high risk—and that what replaces it matters.
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These Tiny Habits Reduce Your Mortality Risks
The least active people see the biggest health benefits from moving more.
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The Simple Depression ‘Pill’ Doctors Don’t Prescribe
Decades of research show that a simple habit can rival antidepressants. The barrier isn’t science—it’s the way mental health care works.
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Doomscrolling May Be the Worst Thing You Can Do Before Bed, New Study Suggests
Different types of nighttime phone use have different effects on mood.
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Influence Yourself: 3 Ways to Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Attractive Enough to Stick To
The same psychology that allows others to influence us can be turned inward—to guide our own behavior for good.
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After Decades of Dismissal, Chronic Lyme Disease Is Now Recognized
Patients with persistent Lyme symptoms face medical limbo as federal officials and researchers debate causes, treatment, and what to call the condition.
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How to Tell If Your Teen’s Gaming Has Become a Problem
Video games aren’t a neutral way to relax. Built to discourage stopping, they can become unhealthy for teens who rely on them to relieve stress.
|
Why Screen Time Can Lead to ADHD Symptoms
A large, two-year study of 9- and 10-year-olds links screen use with ADHD-like symptoms and changes in the brain’s cortex.
|
New Gold-Standard Review Finds No Strong Evidence Cannabis Relieves Nerve Pain
Researchers concluded that there are now more summaries of the research literature than original research.
|
Daily AI Use Linked to Higher Depression
Experts say the connection between AI use and depression may reflect how—and why—people use AI, not just how often.
|
Why 2 People Cutting Back on Butter and Cheese Could Have Different Results
A large review found that reducing saturated fat lowered heart risks mainly for people already at high risk—and that what replaces it matters.
|
These Tiny Habits Reduce Your Mortality Risks
The least active people see the biggest health benefits from moving more.
|
The Simple Depression ‘Pill’ Doctors Don’t Prescribe
Decades of research show that a simple habit can rival antidepressants. The barrier isn’t science—it’s the way mental health care works.
|
Doomscrolling May Be the Worst Thing You Can Do Before Bed, New Study Suggests
Different types of nighttime phone use have different effects on mood.
|
Influence Yourself: 3 Ways to Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Attractive Enough to Stick To
The same psychology that allows others to influence us can be turned inward—to guide our own behavior for good.
|
After Decades of Dismissal, Chronic Lyme Disease Is Now Recognized
Patients with persistent Lyme symptoms face medical limbo as federal officials and researchers debate causes, treatment, and what to call the condition.
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