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.
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5 Tips for Being a Good Host–The Art and Science of Making People Feel at Home
Research and people’s personal experiences reflect how guests care more about feeling welcome than the flawless execution of an event.
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Dialysis May Mask Your Kidneys’ Ability to Self-Recover
A clinical trial found that doing less may sometimes help the body heal itself after sudden kidney failure.
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Long-Term Melatonin Use Linked to Greater Heart Failure Risk, Study Finds
Melatonin’s harmless reputation deserves a second look, one doctor said.
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Your Daily Water Intake Could Be Fueling Your Stress Levels
A new study shows that people who drank less water experienced a spike in the stress hormone cortisol when faced with daily pressures.
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Why One Doctor Says Depression Treatment Needs a Reset
A former FDA officer argued the ‘chemical imbalance’ theory of depression lacks proof and antidepressants are overprescribed.
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Common Drug Combo May Raise Seizure Risk in Nursing Home Residents, Study Finds
The study analyzed residents taking tramadol with a range of antidepressants.
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Gum Disease Linked to Nearly Doubled Stroke Risk in Major Study
Experts say regular dental care may protect your brain and heart.
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If You’re Always Tired, Your Blood—and Diet—Might Be to Blame
Scientists may have found why one in three Americans feels sleepy all day.
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Unexpected Signs of a Hip Problem—and What You Can Do About It
Around 72 percent of Americans misunderstand the source of their pain.
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How to Know If It’s Time for a Hip Replacement
From a runner in her 40s to a retiree in his 80s—what their stories can teach us about knowing if and when it’s time for surgery.
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5 Tips for Being a Good Host–The Art and Science of Making People Feel at Home
Research and people’s personal experiences reflect how guests care more about feeling welcome than the flawless execution of an event.
|
Dialysis May Mask Your Kidneys’ Ability to Self-Recover
A clinical trial found that doing less may sometimes help the body heal itself after sudden kidney failure.
|
Long-Term Melatonin Use Linked to Greater Heart Failure Risk, Study Finds
Melatonin’s harmless reputation deserves a second look, one doctor said.
|
Your Daily Water Intake Could Be Fueling Your Stress Levels
A new study shows that people who drank less water experienced a spike in the stress hormone cortisol when faced with daily pressures.
|
Why One Doctor Says Depression Treatment Needs a Reset
A former FDA officer argued the ‘chemical imbalance’ theory of depression lacks proof and antidepressants are overprescribed.
|
Common Drug Combo May Raise Seizure Risk in Nursing Home Residents, Study Finds
The study analyzed residents taking tramadol with a range of antidepressants.
|
Gum Disease Linked to Nearly Doubled Stroke Risk in Major Study
Experts say regular dental care may protect your brain and heart.
|
If You’re Always Tired, Your Blood—and Diet—Might Be to Blame
Scientists may have found why one in three Americans feels sleepy all day.
|
Unexpected Signs of a Hip Problem—and What You Can Do About It
Around 72 percent of Americans misunderstand the source of their pain.
|
How to Know If It’s Time for a Hip Replacement
From a runner in her 40s to a retiree in his 80s—what their stories can teach us about knowing if and when it’s time for surgery.
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