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Squeezing fitness into your already packed calendar – The Busy Woman’s Guide to Health…and Sanity

Squeezing fitness into your already packed calendar – The Busy Woman’s Guide to Health…and Sanity

It was 6 a.m. and I was talking myself into getting on the treadmill. As much as I wish I were a morning workout person, let’s just say I’d prefer …

Ask Dr. Darria with Special Guest NBA Alum Dominique Wilkins


Dr. Darria answers health questions sent in by Sharecare users, and Dominique Wilkins drops in to talk about his health advocacy work.NBA star, Dominique Wilkins, talks about his work off …

Healthy Aging: Arthritis Awareness Month


For Arthritis Awareness Month, Dr. Joseph Merola debunks the myths and get to the facts on this disease.For Arthritis Awareness Month, Dr. Joseph Merola debunks the myths and get to …

Kids’ Fitness in School


For National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, Patti Howell talks about JAM (Just-a-Minute) School Program, which provides free wellness tools to schools.Patti Howell is the creator and founder of the …

Environmental Working Group & Mothers and Others for Clean Air


Laura Turner Seydel discusses her work with the Environmental Working Group and Mothers and Others for Clean Air.International environmental advocate and eco-living expert, Laura Turner Seydel, joins Dr. Darria to …

Healthy Families: Skin Safety


Dr. Amy Kim shares her expertise on skin cancer management and children’s dermatology.It’s summer, and while that means time to relax, wind down and hang with the family, it also …

Eat This! How to Make Mexican Food Healthy for Cinco de Mayo


Chef Eddie Hernandez of Taqueria del Sol explains how traditional Mexican food is actually very healthy and how you can bring that authenticity to your dinner table.Chef Eddie Hernandez of …

Women’s Health: Fitness During Pregnancy


For this Mother’s Day special, Clare Schexnyder of Oh Baby! Fitness discusses how to stay fit during pregnancy.Clare Schexnyder, the founder and CEO of Oh Baby! Fitness, a national company …

Building a Good Family Dynamic for Children’s Mental Health


For Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month, Psychotherapist Elizabeth Sullivan explains how to build a healthy family dynamic.Psychotherapist Elizabeth Sullivan, a fellow at the San Francisco Psychoanalytic Center, joins the show …

Women’s Health: Healthy Hair


Mario Russo, a hairstyling expert, explains how women can nurture and maintain healthy hair.Mario Russo trained at Vidal Sassoon in London and Harlow in Paris and owns and operates two …

How far would YOU go to reduce your risk of breast and ovarian cancer?

Many discussions were had in the news regarding Angelina Jolie and her decision to have both ovaries removed to reduce her risk of ovarian cancer.  Was this reasonable? What should …

When is abdominal pain bad enough to go to the ER?

We all get stomache-aches, but what are the red flags that mean you should seek medical care? Check out the latest piece in my “Smart Patient” Series.

https://www.sharecare.com/user/dr-darria-longgillespie/blog/post/5-questions-to-ask-if-you-have-stomach-pain…

When is a respiratory infection bad enough to go to the ER?

The latest installment in our “Smart patient” series-  around the key symptoms of a respiratory infection to monitor.

https://www.sharecare.com/user/dr-darria-longgillespie/blog/post/5-questions-to-ask-if-you-have-a-respiratory-infection…

What Do I Wish My Patients Knew?

6 Things Doctors Wish Their Patients Knew – my latest piece on DrOz.com

6 Things Doctors Wish Their Patients Knew

Launched: I’m hosting Sharecare Radio on iHeart Radio

sharecare-radioIt’s live! You’ll now be able to find me every Tuesday from 12p-1 EST on iHeart Radio’s RadioMD station.  I’ll discuss everything from how to protect your home from fire …

6 High-Impact Healthy Heart Habits for Women to Start TODAY!

female hearthttps://www.sharecare.com/health/heart-disease/slideshow//6-heart-healthy-habits-for-women-that-make-difference…

Sneaky Symptoms and Weird Heart Attack Triggers in Women

http://blog.doctoroz.com/oz-experts/sneaky-symptoms-and-weird-heart-attack-triggers-in-women

Holidays and Heart Attacks? How to keep your heart in the holidays, but avoid “Holiday Heart Syndrome”.

In a true case of life mirroring art, I had a patient yesterday with “Holiday Heart Syndrome” (yes, it’s a real thing, and yes, it has everything to do with …