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This clinical trial could help improve caregiving for schizophrenia patients
What if we could make caregivers’ lives less stressful? For National Family Caregivers Month, we’re looking at how Janssen Clinical Development Director Branislav Mancevski, M.D., is helping pave the way.
How to manage common energy pitfalls every decade of your life
All sorts of life experiences can sap your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual energy levels. As we get ready to reset our clocks for the end of daylight saving time, we spoke to energy management pros about the most common life-stage stamina suckers and how to overcome them.
6 things we now know about obesity
Over a third of Americans qualify as obese, but misconceptions abound as to what’s causing the global health epidemic. (Hint: It’s not just about diet and exercise.) We talked to obesity experts about the latest science-backed findings and current research underway.
7 Things We Now Know About Depression
It’s a complicated illness, with no exact cause, but there is still a lot we now understand about depression, thanks to the work of dedicated scientists. For World Mental Health Day, we look at the facts, common misconceptions and research that’s underway.
A reason to smile: new study looks at gum disease and the potential benefits of flossing
In time for National Dental Hygiene Month, we’re sharing the findings of a recent report that counters claims that the habit has no health benefits.
5 Things We Now Know About Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
It’s a deadly disease, but it can be managed—if you get a timely diagnosis. For World Heart Day, we’re sharing what the latest science and research has revealed about PAH, including who is most at risk and the warning signs to look out for.
5 Things Your Contact Lenses Wish They Could Tell You
If your lenses could talk, they’d likely have a lot to say about how you’re treating them. (Hint: If you’re like most people, there’s probably some room for improvement.) For Contact Lens Health Week, we’re spotlighting top tips for giving your contacts a little TLC.
Psyched about the eclipse? What you need to know to protect your eyes and watch it safely
On August 21, the U.S. will witness the first total eclipse of the sun in 40 years. In this video, get tips from a Johnson & Johnson expert on how to safeguard your eyes—and enjoy the one-of-a-kind celestial event.
13 ways to help prep a child with autism for back-to-school season
The end-of-summer countdown has begun, and while most kids aren’t thrilled with the prospect of going back to school, the transition can be especially tough for those with autism. Three experts share their best tips for making the process smoother—for children of all ages.
The director of The Vaccine Confidence Project separates vaccination fact from fiction
For World Immunization Week, we asked Heidi Larson, Ph.D., to share her thoughts on why there has been an uptick in people forgoing vaccines—and why they’re crucial to eliminating some of the world’s most pervasive diseases.