On Thriving
Dr. Medeiros’ thoughts on how to live, not just avert death
Where medical care isn’t enough
we can make a difference by paying it forward. I could go on for days about the failures of the health care system, but the problem [...]
Redefining the Health Care Glossary: what is #realprimarycare?
Health Common misconception: Absence of illness or injury A little clarity: The terms “health” and “wellness” describe a state of being in balance, indicating “wholeness.” The idea [...]
The skinny on flu shots 3.0
It's that time of year again! Avid followers of this blog (oh, and I know there are many, ha!) will be reading the post below for the [...]
Depression is more than just a state of mind – Part III: Success is not a destination
As a brief prequel to this post, I feel compelled to clarify that the purpose of the previous one was not to draw sympathy to my situation [...]
A scientific break
"Part III" of my series on depression has been rolling around in my head since I was writing Part II. But I've struggled to find a long [...]
Depression is More than just a “state of mind” – Part II: Descent, crash, and rebound
Despite four years of medical school, five years of post-graduate medical training, a second graduate degree, and a history of having been raised by not one but [...]