Keith & Kathy's Corner

Imagine if a simple plant could help keep your brain sharp and protect it from diseases like Alzheimer’s. Well, scientists are studying one such plant called Bacopa monnieri, and the results are exciting. Read More.

We are living in an era that worships the curated image. Scroll through social media, and you’ll see highlight reels of lives: career milestones, vacation snapshots, gym progress, and public affirmations of love and success. What we rarely see are the shadows—the struggles, the grief, the nights spent wide awake questioning the point of it all. Read More.

We've all been there — stuck in a funk that makes even your morning coffee taste like disappointment. But when does a crummy mood cross the line into something bigger? Read More.

Discover why nutritionist Dr. Kathryn Munoz critiques the viral "human kibble" TikTok trend. Learn about its risks to physical health, mental well-being, and dietary variety—plus smarter meal prep tips for long-term success Read More.

Researchers are raising concerns about a largely unrecognized danger lurking in our food system: synthetic chemicals that migrate from packaging and processing materials into the foods we consume daily. Read More.

Imagine if every cell in your body came with its own built-in timer—a biological countdown clock that determines how long that cell can continue to function. Well, it turns out this isn't science fiction. These cellular timekeepers actually exist, and they're called telomeres. Read More.

Scientists have made a significant discovery about how the brain works. They found a tiny piece of genetic code that helps control how brain cells connect and talk to each other. This discovery could help us better understand brain disorders like autism, ADHD, and OCD. Read More.

With Memorial Day weekend upon us, I wanted to share an inspirational and potentially life-saving Open Letter to veterans to keep fighting to go on day, after day, even in the face of the myriad of stresses many of our veterans face. These stresses, and the scourge of mental illness, contribute to more than 22 veterans per day taking their lives by suicide. This epidemic of suicide claims heroes who risked their lives to ensure our freedom. Read More.

I've sat across from thousands of patients who struggle to name their pain. Still, when someone tells me they're "feeling blue," I know exactly what emotional territory we're entering. This emotional state—this particular shade of sadness—represents one of the most universal human experiences I've encountered in my more than 25 years of practicing psychiatry. Read More.

Sleep is meant to be effortless. Yet for millions of Americans, it's anything but. Night after night, people across the country toss and turn, checking the clock with growing frustration as precious sleep hours slip away. Read More.

The Trump administration is reportedly weighing significant changes to federal COVID-19 vaccination guidelines, according to the Wall Street Journal. Health officials are reviewing current CDC recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant women, teens, and children. Read More.

I met Mike Thompson in my office on a Tuesday. His eyes darted around the room, taking in every exit, every potential threat. A Marine who had survived three deployments, Mike was now losing the battle at home. At 32, his marriage was fraying, the alcohol was flowing, and sleep was a distant memory. Read More.

New research shows certain nutraceuticals may improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression—especially when used alongside traditional treatments. Read More.

New research shows that tiny plastic particles get into your saliva when you chew gum. This finding comes from a study presented at an American Chemical Society meeting that's still being reviewed by other scientists. Read More.

The latest CDC vaccination data reveals an interesting pattern in how Americans approach preventive health measures. According to recent figures, only 23.1% of adults have received the updated COVID-19 vaccine for the 2024-25 season, with 44.4% of seniors aged 65 and older getting vaccinated. Read More.