Written by: Dr. Charlotte Markey There are so many yummy treats that are a part of holiday celebrations. Cookies, candies, cakes, and pies are among the sweets you may start to see on your kitchen’s countertops or dining room table. Although you may enjoy all of these foods, you may ...
Written by: Dr. Charlotte Markey Eating disorders are among the deadliest of all mental health conditions (only less deadly than opioid addiction) and yet there are many misconceptions regarding what eating disorders are and how they develop. First, it’s important to appreciate that there are different kinds of eating disorders ...
By Dr. Charlotte Markey --- If you spend time on TikTok, Instagram, or anywhere on the internet, you’re likely to find yourself coming across a variety of instructions for living a healthy life. Perhaps you’ll come across an influencer reminding you to eat a colorful array of vegetables. You may ...
By Dr. Charlotte Markey --- Take a moment and think about all the things your body does in a day. There are the basic functions: breathing, walking, sleeping.There are also more complex functions: thinking, talking with other people, playing soccer. We tend to take for granted that our bodies will ...
By Dr. Charlotte Markey --- When adults talk with kids about puberty, they are often very serious -- and typically very awkward, too. The focus is almost always on menstruation or genital development. I’m here to offer other information and a different view: the changes you experience during puberty are ...