Health Discovered

How to Embrace Winter: Finding Joy in the Darker Months

As the days get shorter and the weather turns colder, many of us experience less energy and motivation. We may find ourselves struggling with the winter blues and dreadin

Mental Health Takeaways: The Stories Behind Our Behaviors

In this week’s episode, the WebMD Health Discovered producers recap three of the year’s top mental health episodes. From people-pleasing and the concept of “fawning,” to

AI Chatbots and Mental Health: What Are the Risks?

With the rise of AI, more people are turning to chatbots for mental health support. And for many, it makes sense: a chatbot is available around the clock, accessible from

ADHD in Women and Girls: Why It’s Often Overlooked

For years, conversations about ADHD have largely focused on children, often centered on the image of a child who can’t sit still or is disrupting the classroom. But ADHD

Making the Most of Your Doctor Visit: Be Heard, Decide Together, Know What’s Next

Many people have left a medical appointment with more questions than answers. A rushed visit, a provider focused on a computer screen, or confusing medical information ca

Screen Time and Kids: Setting Healthy Digital Boundaries

Setting limits around screen time can feel complicated and overwhelming for parents. How do you move beyond simple rules and consider how different kinds of digital media

Neurodivergence, Social Media, and Self-Diagnosis: What to Know

“Neurodivergent” describes someone whose brain processes, learns, or behaves differently from what society considers typical. Common forms of neurodivergence include ADHD

Indolent Systemic Mastocytosis: Understanding Treatment and Managing Symptoms

Previously on Health Discovered, we learned how indolent systemic mastocytosis (ISM), a condition caused by an abnormal buildup of mast cells throughout the body, is diag

Health Wearables: What Your Data Can – and Can’t – Tell You

Health wearables can provide valuable insights into sleep, heart rate, steps, and blood oxygen levels – but how many of us bring that data to our healthcare appointments?

Job Loss, Mental Health, and Finding Your Way Forward

Whether you’ve been fired abruptly, terminated after a performance improvement plan, or affected by a mass layoff, losing your job can feel like the floor just dropped be

Digital Burnout: How to Reset an Overstimulated Brain

Constantly being “on” doesn’t just drain our energy – it can rewire our brains, blur the lines between what’s urgent and what’s not, and leave us feeling overwhelmed and

Understanding the Mind-Body Connection in Chronic Pain

Tens of millions of Americans live with chronic pain, often after years of tests, treatments, and specialist visits without finding relief. Chronic pain can also be misun

How to Talk to Children About School Safety Incidents

For many parents, dropping their child off at school comes with the expectation that they will be safe. Yet for children across the United States, safety concerns – from

Your Health, Your Choice: Women’s Health Takeaways From July

In this week’s episode, the WebMD Health Discovered producers are recapping all things women’s health from July. From trauma-informed care in the exam room to reactivity

How Much Protein Do We Actually Need? A Dietitian Explains

Protein is everywhere these days – from protein pasta to protein cereal – but do these foods actually deliver the benefits they promise? And how much protein do we really

Advocating for Yourself During Medical Exams and Accessing Trauma Informed Care

For millions of people, walking into a doctor's office can be incredibly difficult. If you've experienced physical abuse, sexual assault, or medical trauma, the exam room

Triggered? Understanding Your Brain, Body, and Emotional Reactions

While we often hear about triggers in everyday conversation, what does it really mean to be "triggered"? Why do certain people or situations spark such intense emotional

Indolent Systemic Mastocytosis: Understanding the Symptoms and Diagnostic Journey

Indolent systemic mastocytosis (ISM) is a rare form of systemic mastocytosis (SM) caused by an abnormal buildup of mast cells throughout the body. What causes ISM, and ho

Thinking About Egg Freezing? Fertility, Facts, and Your Future

Egg freezing is often talked about, but what does the process actually involve? What can fertility tests really tell you? And should you be thinking about it in your 20s

Wellness in Your 40s: Building a Foundation for Lifelong Health

For many people, their 40s bring subtle but significant health shifts. The habits that once worked may no longer deliver the same results, and between careers, caregiving