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On top of having to manage seasonal depression, also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), some people will also have to contend with the demands of life during a pandemic — and the stress that comes with them. If you’ve already been having a hard time, psychologist Scott Bea, PsyD, says the upcoming months might be even tougher for those who have been experiencing SAD year after year. It’s going to be a real challenge for individuals who experience seasonal affective disorder routinely as we get to the fall and winter months. It’s really important to take steps in advance of the season to create habits that might help individuals who have seasonal affective disorder as the fall and winter months approach,” says Dr. Bea.

Q: I have chronic lower back pain that’s worse in the morning. Could it be ankylosing spondylitis? A: Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of arthritis that causes inflammation of the spine, resulting in back pain and stiffness

You’ve tried medicine and physical therapy and injection therapies such as cortisone injections, but the osteoarthritis in your knees or hips is causing you pain and keeping you from doing the things you love. If this sounds like you, you might be considering having your achy joint or joints replaced

For many couples, the path to pregnancy is filled with frustration and heartbreak. Couples may spend months or years working with doctors on medical and nonmedical ways to get pregnant