Why this physician chose to specialize in infectious disease

Forgive the autobiographical nature of this post, but here’s a recap on how I started down the path to becoming an infectious disease (ID) doctor. To begin, understand that my first year of medical school was rough going. In hindsight, this wasn’t surprising. After majoring in English during college (with a minor in the Harvard Lampoon to develop… Read More »

Here’s How to Predict Whether Your Memory Loss Will Be Alzheimer’s

Feeling forgetful? Have no fear because that just might be a good sign when it comes to predicting whether or not you’re heading towards Alzheimer’s, according to science. Image Point Fr/shutterstock In our twenties, we find it hilarious when we can’t remember our neighbor’s cat’s name or that adorable actor who starred in that movie—whatever… Read More »

‘Ask yourself this when you’re scrolling’ – Performance psychologist Gerry Hussey on how distraction is curse of our age

Gerry Hussey Gerry Hussey Gerry Hussey Karl Henry, Operation Transformation fitness guru; Roz Purcell, bestselling cookery author; and Gerry Hussey, mental health expert, at the launch of Ireland’s Fittest Company with Eversheds Sutherland at The National Concert Hall. Photo: Tony Gavin ‘Ask yourself this when you’re scrolling’ – Performance psychologist Gerry Hussey on how distraction… Read More »