Seasonal affective disorder: How to spot and treat the ‘winter blues’
If the shorter, darker days of winter seem to trigger a change in your mood and energy levels, you’re not alone.
Health & Wellness
From polio eradication to asthmatic Olympians and healthcare inequities, these stories explore how we're trying to live better and healthier lives.
Rotarians Address Mental Health Issues Head On
Rotary has a remarkable record when it comes to health initiatives. We’ve helped bring polio to the brink of eradication, and clubs have carried out myriad projects focused on preventing disease and supporting maternal and child health. Now the global pandemic has brought attention to another aspect of health that is often overlooked: mental health. In many places, depression, anxiety, and suicide are seen as things to be ashamed of and kept quiet. But Rotary members are recognizing the gaps in
A visit to the doctor and a brand-new book
It’s not unusual to see a toddler clutching their very own book after a checkup at the University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital Academic Pediatric Clinic. That’s because at every well-child visit, from ages 6 months to 5 years, children and their caregivers get a special gift: a new book to read and take home.
