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A man taking a walk alone, finding healthy ways to cope with his grief and strong emotions.

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Grief and Dealing With Strong Emotions

(Para español, ver más abajo.) After a loss happens, it’s not strange for strong emotions to follow. Finding your way through the emotions of anger, guilt and deep sadness can be surprising, upsetting and tiring for...

December 12, 2024

5 min read

A woman looking out the window, grieving the loss of her loved one during the holiday season.

Health & Wellness

When the Holidays Hurt: Tips for Managing Grief and Finding Comfort

(Para español, ver más abajo.) The holiday season can be a time of joy and connection for many, filled with planning, shopping, and gathering with friends and family. But when someone we love is no longer with us, the...

December 11, 2024

7 min read

A man at his doctor's office discussing his lung cancer screening.

Cancer Care & Research Health & Wellness

Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines

Finding lung cancer early can be life-saving, with survival rates as high as 90 percent when the disease is detected in its early, localized stages. This is why lung cancer screening is such a powerful tool in...

December 2, 2024

3 min read

A young man at an STI clinic, being tested for HIV after an exposure.

Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

Health, YEAH! Ep4: HIV and AIDS

Learn from three Stony Brook Medicine experts about HIV/AIDS transmission, testing options, early symptoms, treatments and preventive strategies. HIV/AIDS treatments have made remarkable strides over the years...

November 27, 2024

3 min read

A family gathered at the dining room table celebrating the holidays together.

Brain & Mental Health Children’s Health Health & Wellness Heart Health

Health, YEAH! Ep3: Healthy Habits Throughout the Holidays

Hear from six Stony Brook Medicine experts discussing common concerns related to mental and physical health during the holiday season. From protecting children from injury and illness, to improving sleep, reducing...

November 26, 2024

4 min read

A woman deep sleeping peacefully in her bed.

Brain & Mental Health Health & Wellness

How Much Deep Sleep Do You Need?

Sleep is an essential biological process that’s a reversible state of reduced responsiveness and motor activity. Sleep supports our overall health in many ways. Among the various stages of sleep, deep sleep and...

November 6, 2024

5 min read

A group of friends supporting each other on National Coming Out Day.

Brain & Mental Health Health & Wellness

Tips for Coming Out (And Inviting In)

Defining sexuality and gender identity is a significant experience, particularly for members of the LGBTQ* community. In recent years, the traditional term “Coming Out” has shifted towards “Inviting...

October 10, 2024

5 min read

A husband and wife who use semaglutide for weight loss are exercising together.

Health & Wellness

Semaglutide for Weight Loss: Is It Safe?

Originally developed to manage type 2 diabetes, semaglutide mimics a natural hormone that plays a key role in controlling blood sugar, appetite, and digestion. This medication has also gained widespread attention for...

October 2, 2024

4 min read

Two women exercising outdoors, losing weight to fight diabetes.

Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

The Link Between Obesity and Diabetes

Obesity can greatly increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, as it often leads to insulin resistance—where the body must produce more insulin to meet the metabolic demands of a high fat mass. In predisposed...

September 4, 2024

4 min read

I man outside after exercising in an effort to reverse his type 2 diabetes.

Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

Can You Reverse Type 2 Diabetes?

More than 30 million Americans are living with diabetes, and millions more are at risk due to prediabetes. By 2050, it’s estimated that one in three adults worldwide may be affected. However, there’s...

August 28, 2024

4 min read

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Grief and Dealing With Strong Emotions

When the Holidays Hurt: Tips for Managing Grief and Finding Comfort

Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines

Health, YEAH! Ep4: HIV and AIDS

Health, YEAH! Ep3: Healthy Habits Throughout the Holidays

How Much Deep Sleep Do You Need?

Tips for Coming Out (And Inviting In)

Semaglutide for Weight Loss: Is It Safe?

The Link Between Obesity and Diabetes

Can You Reverse Type 2 Diabetes?

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