Presidential election is making most Americans anxious, surveys say: Here are 6 tips to calm down

The imminent presidential election is having an impact on Americans’ mental health. A recent national survey by AMFM, a residential mental health treatment system based in California, analyzed the anxiety levels of 2,000 Americans during an election year. Nearly 22% of the respondents reported that election coverage was having a negative effect on their mental […]

‘Should I go to the ER or urgent care?’: Ask a doctor

When you’re feeling unwell and symptoms are quickly getting worse, you know you need medical attention — but it’s not always possible to get a same-day appointment with your primary care physician. When sudden and severe sickness requires immediate care, the two most common options are to visit an urgent care or to head to […]