I write about health, mental health, medical news, COVID-19, and inspirational people with empathy and accuracy. Cassatastyle@yahoo.com
In the Era of Omicron, Mask Mandates Aren’t Working. Vaccines Are
Inconsistent data on the effectiveness of mask use has divided Americans and the medical community.
Why ‘Patient Influencers’ Are Worrying Medical Experts
Pharmaceutical companies are increasingly partnering with “patient influencers” who share their personal stories and advocate for brands in online health forums and on social media. Medical experts share their concerns.
Hiding In Plain Sight: NBA Player’s Mom Speaks Out About Family Loss
NBA player Onyeka Okongwu and his mother Kate tell their story of shared loss and shared love.
Michael Phelps: ‘My Depression and Anxiety Is Never Going to Just Disappear’
The Olympic gold medalist shares how therapy helped him learn to accept his depression and anxiety, setting him on the right path to improve his mental health.
Jennifer Aniston on Living with Insomnia and the Sleep Hacks That Help
Jennifer Aniston talked with me about insomnia and why she teamed up with the Seize the Night & Day program to spread awareness about insomnia.
Why I Got Retested for the Breast Cancer Gene
Healthline contributor Cathy Cassata shares why she decided to undergo genetic testing for breast cancer gene mutations a second time after receiving a negative result on her first test 12 years ago.
Saved by the Bell’s Tiffani Thiessen Is Urging Parents to Get Teens Their Meningitis Vaccine
While rare, meningitis is a contagious disease that can develop quickly and cause death within 24 hours. Actress Tiffani Thiessen is using her popularity to spread awareness about how vaccination can protect pre-teens and teenagers from meningococcal meningitis.
Simple Tips to Overcome ‘Cooking Burnout’ and Recharge Your Diet
The pandemic required more cooking at home, leading to burnout in the kitchen for many people. However, there are ways to make cooking more bearable for the long run.
How Stress Affects Your Sleep
Concerns about these stressors and others make their way into how you sleep. Here's why and what to do about it.
Chrissy Metz Goes Off Script and Reclaims Her Story
I talked with Chrissy Metz about her thoughts on “This Is Us” ending, what’s next for her, eating, imposter Syndrome, burnout, anxiety, and more.
Understanding Life with a Parent Who Has Schizophrenia
Having a parent with schizophrenia can be difficult. But understanding the condition and knowing that it’s possible for them to love you can bring comfort.
She was diagnosed with ADHD in her 40s, and now so much about her past makes sense
Mayna McVey shares her journey of being diagnosed with ADHD in her 40s.
When Mother’s Day Isn’t Happy for Your Loved One
Mother’s Day can bring up feelings of sadness for some. I share my personal experience of losing my mom while 3 months pregnant and how this complicates Mother's Day.
3 Organizations Providing a Free Lifeline for Healthcare Workers
I cover three organizations who started during the pandemic to provide mental health support to healthcare workers.
Older Americans Are Wondering: What Does Medicare Cover for Mental Health?
Understanding the mental health benefits covered by Medicare can help older adults get the treatment they need.