By Dr. Jeffrey Gladden As the global pandemic rages on, my patients are anxious to learn more about COVID-19 vaccines. Vaccines offer hope for economic recovery and a return to our everyday routines. Patients are...
Continue ReadingBy Dr. Jeffrey Gladden During the last year, mental illness rates have skyrocketed. Millions of Americans are struggling with new or worsening symptoms. Given the global situation, this news comes as no surprise. Many of my patients...
Continue ReadingBy. Dr. Jeffrey Gladden When patients arrive in my office, they're often struggling with a reduced quality of life. They might feel tired, run-down, or depressed. Unfortunately, previous doctors usually claimed that the patient was...
Continue ReadingBy: Dr. Jeffrey Gladden Whether you think you can or think you can’t — you’re right. How many times have you heard that famous Henry Ford quote? Have you pondered the profound truth in that...
Continue ReadingWith the resurgence of COVID cases and many states discussing shutting down again, it’s a good time to revisit the topic of how to protect yourself from coronavirus. At Apex, we feel we have a...
Continue ReadingBy Dr. Jeffrey Gladden Many of my patients report that 2020 has been the most difficult year of their lives. A global pandemic has coincided with an economic crisis and tremendous political upheaval. It's no...
Continue ReadingBy Alison Vaughn The coronavirus positive case numbers are rising exponentially which is making it hard for people to socialize and embrace each other. The hugs, handshakes and high-fives are also a ban. The pandemic...
Continue ReadingBy Dr. Jeffrey Gladden A few decades ago, living to 120 was an impossible dream. But today, this dream has become a reality. Experts believe that many children born today will live well past 100. Some...
Continue ReadingBy Dr. Jeffrey Gladden When it comes to maintaining health and wellness, we often focus so heavily on our dietary intake that we forget about one crucial nutrient we rarely get enough of. What is...
Continue ReadingBy Dr. Ari Bernstein I want to let my followers know about RAINN and its new mobile app, which is an amazing tool for sexual assault survivors. While you might thankfully never need such an...
Continue ReadingBy Dr. Jeffrey Gladden When it comes to fighting viruses, there are plenty of things you can do to give your immune system a boost. Aside from frequent hand washing and socially distancing yourself, you...
Continue ReadingBy Dr. Jeffrey Gladden Along with the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic came something else unprecedented: a test of our relationships, both within our homes and outside of them. Never before have we been so isolated from...
Continue ReadingBy Dr. Ari Bernstein We’re all familiar with the conventional weight-loss advice: Cut calories and exercise more. But if that’s all it takes, why is it so hard to lose weight? The truth is, achieving...
Continue ReadingBy Dr. Ari Bernstein According to the American Psychiatric Association, childhood sexual abuse breaks the delicate balance of responsibility, trust, and power in children’s relationships. Abuse happens in gradients, and its impact can last a lifetime....
Continue ReadingBy Dr. Ari Bernstein Without a doubt, COVID-19 has changed the healthcare field forever. As a doctor myself, I know that medical professionals have had to scramble to cope with the new challenges posed by the...
Continue ReadingBy Dr. Ari Bernstein In recent decades, telehealth has expanded gradually. For years, medical providers expected to see a rapid expansion in the field of telehealth. But, until the pandemic, this turning point never came....
Continue ReadingBy Dr. Ari Bernstein As coronavirus restrictions have begun to ease across the country, many people are venturing back out and attempting to salvage their summer vacation plans. While your travel plans may look drastically...
Continue ReadingBy Dr. Ari Bernstein Childhood sexual abuse is something that isn't often talked about, although awareness and open discussion is a step in the right direction to stopping and preventing the cycle from happening again. Studies...
Continue ReadingBy Dr. Ari Bernstein Obesity is a serious health problem in the U.S., where it affects an estimated 42.4% of the adult population. According to the CDC, the prevalence of obesity increased from 30.5% to 42.4%...
Continue ReadingBy Dr. Ari Bernstein Telehealth is growing in popularity and becoming the preferred option over traditional in-person doctor visits for many. The telemedicine market was valued at $45 billion in 2019 and is expected to...
Continue ReadingI loved the book Purple Cow by Seth Godin. In marketing you want to be the Purple Cow. The one that stands out. The one that gets attention. But Purple Cows aren’t always a good...
Continue ReadingEntrepreneurs are in a constant battle for talent – talent is key to survival. But, the playing field isn’t level, especially when it comes to health benefits. Large corporations receive lower rates on traditional health...
Continue ReadingThe Wall Street Journal reported a new trend in Gyms that offer healthy prepared food where they work out. While I think that it is a great idea to eat healthy, that wasn’t the point...
Continue ReadingCreating a business that is fulfilling both personally and professional is a relatively foreign concept to most people. I understand. Most of what we’ve been conditioned to believe about work is that professional success and...
Continue ReadingDo you own your business, or does your business own you? Have you built a business or a job? What would happen if you needed to take a few weeks off? Would things continue to...
Continue ReadingI remember the day when I recognized that the ‘me too’ approach wasn’t the path to professional success. I’d been the head baseball coach at a small University in Ohio for two years and the...
Continue ReadingToday’s healthcare system is an absolute mess. It’s outrageously expensive, needlessly complicated and driven by transactions instead of relationships. Of course, the system is broken…. Or is it? To begin to transform healthcare, it’s important...
Continue ReadingIn today’s economy, every competitive advantage matters. This seems like a painfully obvious statement. Yet it’s not always clear to small business owners what places in our business can profit from these advantages—sometimes these are...
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