Author: Dr Darria

Busy Women’s Guide with Keshia Knight Pulliam: Part 2

Keshia Knight Pulliam, actress and founder of Kamp Kizzy Foundation, a free mentorship camp for children, shares tips for staying healthy on a busy schedule.It can be very challenging to …

9 Secrets for Quick Snacks for When You Don’t Have Time to Eat


The busier you are, the more energy you need, and the more “you are what you eat” rings true. You need to be at tip-top performance, all day, every …

Beach Safety: Part 2


Pediatric emergency physician, Dr. Amy Baxter discusses how to keep your kids safe and healthy on the beach this summer.Summer is prime beach time for families, but parents need to …

Beach Safety: Part 1


Pediatric emergency physician, Dr. Amy Baxter, discusses how to keep your kids safe and healthy on the beach this summer.Summer is prime beach time for families, but parents need to …

Busy Women’s Guide: Finding a Healthy Balance, Part 2


For this “Busy Women’s Guide” segment, Becky Blalock gives advice and tips for real-world, super busy and successful women on keeping a healthy balance.For this “Busy Women’s Guide” segment, Becky …

Busy Women’s Guide: Finding a Healthy Balance, Part 1


For this “Busy Women’s Guide” segment, Becky Blalock gives advice and tips for real-world, super busy and successful women on keeping a healthy balance.For this “Busy Women’s Guide” segment, Becky …

It’s Official – My Blog is Now On Huffpo

I’m excited to announce that I’ve joined the bloggers at Huffington Post!  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-darria-long-gillespie/…

Travel Well: Fitting in Exercise


Celebrity fitness and lifestyle expert, Tammy Stokes, shares tips on how to fit in exercise while traveling.Celebrity fitness and lifestyle expert, Tammy Stokes, discusses fitness travel in this week’s “Travel …

Ask Dr. Darria


Each week, Dr. Darria answers health questions submitted by Sharecare users.Each week, Dr. Darria answers health questions submitted by Sharecare users.In this segment, Dr. Darria discusses the following:

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Why You Need to Strength Train


Donovan Green explains the importance of strength training.Donovan Green, author of No Excuses Fitness, founder of www.projectslimdown.com and the personal trainer to Dr. Mehmet Oz, is back on the show …

Heart Failure Misconceptions


The American Heart Association’s Dr. Clyde Yancy explains a recent study that highlighted the widespread public misconception of heart failure.Dr. Clyde Yancy discusses the recent survey released by The American …

When Does the 5-Second Rule Really Count?

When Does the 5-Second Rule Really Count?

Germs are everywhere, and at last check, wrapping a bubble around your child was frowned upon. In fact, children rely on exposure to some germs for immune system development. So, …

How to Wear Killer Heels – Without Killing Your Feet

high heels2The higher the heel, the closer to God, I say. My husband (an orthopedic surgeon), on the other hand, says the solution to high heel pain is to not wear …

Busy Women’s Guide: Staying in the Present


Sarah Zapp shares strategies on how to live in the present; while at work, as well as at home with your loved ones.Sarah Zapp is a TV host, talk show …

How to Prepare a Healthy Barbecue


Chef Kevin Gillespie shares tips on how to “health-ify” your 4th of July Barbecue.Chef Kevin Gillespie is a Georgia native, James Beard Award Finalist and former Top Chef contestant and …

Healthy Families: Tackling Tough Subjects


Relationship counselor and psychotherapist, Yael Melamed, explains how to tackle tough subjects within your family.Relationship counselor and psychotherapist, Yael Melamed, is back on the show to talk about how to …

Busy Women’s Guide: How to Achieve Self-Actualization


Addiction specialist and counselor, Erica Spiegelman, discusses how to achieve self-actualization to help you with your goals.Erica Spiegelman is an addiction specialist, counselor, author and speaker who helps her clients …

How to Take Advantage of Farmers’ Markets


Katie Hayes, founder of Community Farmers Markets, provides a beginner’s guide to the farmer’s market experience and benefits of local produce.Founding Executive Director of Community Farmers Markets, Katie Hayes, provides …