{ "version": "https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1", "title": "Ě첩ĚĺÓý Posts by Wynne Armand, MD Feed", "home_page_url": "/authors/wynne-armand-md", "feed_url": "/authors/wynne-armand-md/feed/json", "language": "en-US", "icon": "/img/logos/hhp-logo-mark-lg.jpg", "items": [{ "id": "/blog/one-surprising-effect-of-wildfires-itchy-irritated-skin-202406243052", "title": "One surprising effect of wildfires: Itchy, irritated skin", "url": "/blog/one-surprising-effect-of-wildfires-itchy-irritated-skin-202406243052", "content_html": "Mounting evidence suggests that wildfires, which are increasing in intensity and frequency, contribute to skin problems, including eczema flares. Here's what you need to know to protect your skin from wildfire pollution.", "summary": "Mounting evidence suggests that wildfires, which are increasing in intensity and frequency, contribute to skin problems, including eczema flares. Here's what you need to know to protect your skin from wildfire pollution.", "date_published": "2024-06-24T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2024-06-24T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Wynne Armand, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/15357/conversions/f951361f-c837-4704-a143-0f9b207ed1d9-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Diseases & Conditions","Skin and Hair","Environmental health" ] }, { "id": "/blog/how-do-trees-and-green-spaces-enhance-our-health-202404193034", "title": "How do trees and green spaces enhance our health?", "url": "/blog/how-do-trees-and-green-spaces-enhance-our-health-202404193034", "content_html": "Trees enhance our lives by releasing oxygen, reducing pollution, and preventing flooding. Beyond all of these benefits, there is growing evidence that just being around trees and green spaces improves mood and overall health.", "summary": "Trees enhance our lives by releasing oxygen, reducing pollution, and preventing flooding. Beyond all of these benefits, there is growing evidence that just being around trees and green spaces improves mood and overall health.", "date_published": "2024-04-19T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2024-04-19T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Wynne Armand, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/15125/conversions/0bdfa2e1-9764-44f4-ae30-e4f9716e98f2-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Staying Healthy","Environmental health","Mental Health","Healthcare Disparities" ] }, { "id": "/blog/how-to-stay-healthy-during-a-drought-202403253026", "title": "How to stay healthy during a drought", "url": "/blog/how-to-stay-healthy-during-a-drought-202403253026", "content_html": "With climate change, rising temperatures are making many regions dry within the US and beyond. The effects of droughts on the planet and our health are complex, and include water shortages, higher risk of disease, changes in habitability, and worse air quality.", "summary": "With climate change, rising temperatures are making many regions dry within the US and beyond. The effects of droughts on the planet and our health are complex, and include water shortages, higher risk of disease, changes in habitability, and worse air quality.", "date_published": "2024-03-25T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2024-03-25T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Wynne Armand, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/15060/conversions/3685567e-8166-4dea-b636-5b84ab9e4726-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Staying Healthy","Environmental health","Infectious diseases","Lung Health" ] }, { "id": "/blog/wildfires-how-to-cope-when-smoke-affects-air-quality-and-health-202306232947", "title": "Wildfires: How to cope when smoke affects air quality and health", "url": "/blog/wildfires-how-to-cope-when-smoke-affects-air-quality-and-health-202306232947", "content_html": "Wildfire smoke contributes greatly to poor air quality, and as wildfires become more frequent due to climate change and drier conditions, more of us and more of our communities are at risk for health harms.", "summary": "Wildfire smoke contributes greatly to poor air quality, and as wildfires become more frequent due to climate change and drier conditions, more of us and more of our communities are at risk for health harms.", "date_published": "2023-06-23T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2023-06-23T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Wynne Armand, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/14028/conversions/c24af58c-47d2-443a-a069-a31496348ed0-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Staying Healthy","Lung Health","Heart Health","Environmental health" ] }, { "id": "/blog/healthier-planet-healthier-people-202304182914", "title": "Healthier planet, healthier people", "url": "/blog/healthier-planet-healthier-people-202304182914", "content_html": "As the impacts of climate change on Earth threaten our well-being, the concept of planetary health acknowledges that the ecosystem and our health are inextricably intertwined. While individual efforts may seem small, here are five small steps that help make a difference when taken collectively.", "summary": "As the impacts of climate change on Earth threaten our well-being, the concept of planetary health acknowledges that the ecosystem and our health are inextricably intertwined. While individual efforts may seem small, here are five small steps that help make a difference when taken collectively.", "date_published": "2023-04-18T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2023-04-18T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Wynne Armand, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/13765/conversions/1528cc88-71f7-4707-a95f-912b757db835-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Staying Healthy","Environmental health","Healthy Eating" ] }, { "id": "/blog/how-to-choose-period-products-202210052828", "title": "How to choose period products", "url": "/blog/how-to-choose-period-products-202210052828", "content_html": "While period products are often single-use items like tampons and pads, reusable products are gaining in popularity. Deciding which products to use depends on how a person feels about cost, comfort, safety, and environmental impact.", "summary": "While period products are often single-use items like tampons and pads, reusable products are gaining in popularity. Deciding which products to use depends on how a person feels about cost, comfort, safety, and environmental impact.", "date_published": "2022-10-05T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2022-10-05T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Wynne Armand, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/13148/conversions/bdc65da6-95fd-4c05-89ca-abe71978df08-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Women's Health","Environmental health" ] }, { "id": "/blog/have-a-gas-stove-how-to-reduce-pollution-that-may-harm-health-202209072811", "title": "Have a gas stove? How to reduce pollution that may harm health", "url": "/blog/have-a-gas-stove-how-to-reduce-pollution-that-may-harm-health-202209072811", "content_html": "Cooking with gas stoves releases nitrogen dioxide and gas appliances introduce other toxic chemicals into homes, but people can take steps to protect their household and help improve outdoor air quality, too.", "summary": "Cooking with gas stoves releases nitrogen dioxide and gas appliances introduce other toxic chemicals into homes, but people can take steps to protect their household and help improve outdoor air quality, too.", "date_published": "2022-09-07T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2022-09-07T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Wynne Armand, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/13052/conversions/1ff33b19-e545-422e-9980-dc3aeb5147c2-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Staying Healthy","Lung Health","Environmental health" ] }, { "id": "/blog/even-low-level-air-pollution-may-harm-health-202202212692", "title": "Even low-level air pollution may harm health", "url": "/blog/even-low-level-air-pollution-may-harm-health-202202212692", "content_html": "The burning of fossil fuels is a major contributor to climate change, and pollution from this burning has been linked to millions of premature deaths worldwide. And, according to a new report, even low levels of air pollution may harm our health although we can take steps to limit exposure.", "summary": "The burning of fossil fuels is a major contributor to climate change, and pollution from this burning has been linked to millions of premature deaths worldwide. And, according to a new report, even low levels of air pollution may harm our health although we can take steps to limit exposure.", "date_published": "2022-02-21T10:30:00-05:00", "date_modified": "2022-02-21T10:30:00-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Wynne Armand, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/12388/conversions/e3426b10-3bf2-4896-8f75-d748eecf6035-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Staying Healthy","Lung Health","Environmental health" ] }, { "id": "/blog/air-pollution-how-to-reduce-harm-to-your-health-202108132567", "title": "Air pollution: How to reduce harm to your health", "url": "/blog/air-pollution-how-to-reduce-harm-to-your-health-202108132567", "content_html": "Some air pollution levels have inched up in recent years, and accumulating evidence suggests that higher levels of particulates in the air are linked with increased levels of hospitalization for many serious health problems. But we can make choices to help both the environment and our health.", "summary": "Some air pollution levels have inched up in recent years, and accumulating evidence suggests that higher levels of particulates in the air are linked with increased levels of hospitalization for many serious health problems. But we can make choices to help both the environment and our health.", "date_published": "2021-08-13T06:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2021-08-13T06:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Wynne Armand, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/11417/conversions/5bc486ba-0671-4fc2-9995-f70c1880e370-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Staying Healthy","Men's Health","Women's Health","Lung Health","Heart Health","Environmental health" ] }, { "id": "/blog/pills-and-the-planet-evironmentally-friendly-steps-for-your-medicine-cabinet-2021042222442", "title": "Pills and the planet: Environmentally-friendly steps for your medicine cabinet", "url": "/blog/pills-and-the-planet-evironmentally-friendly-steps-for-your-medicine-cabinet-2021042222442", "content_html": "The key factor causing climate change is greenhouse gas emissions, and the health care industry plays a significant role, with drugs and chemicals being the biggest contributor. While the benefits of medications to the world can’t be overstated, here’s how to balance the need for them with concern for the environment.", "summary": "The key factor causing climate change is greenhouse gas emissions, and the health care industry plays a significant role, with drugs and chemicals being the biggest contributor. While the benefits of medications to the world can’t be overstated, here’s how to balance the need for them with concern for the environment.", "date_published": "2021-04-22T14:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2021-04-22T14:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Wynne Armand, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10488/conversions/GettyImages-1216668621-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Environmental health" ] }, { "id": "/blog/fatty-liver-disease-what-it-is-and-what-to-do-about-it-2019011015746", "title": "Fatty liver disease: What it is and what to do about it", "url": "/blog/fatty-liver-disease-what-it-is-and-what-to-do-about-it-2019011015746", "content_html": "", "summary": "", "date_published": "2020-04-14T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2020-04-14T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Wynne Armand, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9669/conversions/iStock-911340738-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ ] }, { "id": "/blog/travel-tips-what-you-need-to-know-before-during-and-after-you-go-abroad-2018082714646", "title": "Travel tips: What you need to know before, during, and after you go abroad", "url": "/blog/travel-tips-what-you-need-to-know-before-during-and-after-you-go-abroad-2018082714646", "content_html": "", "summary": "", "date_published": "2018-08-27T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2018-08-27T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Wynne Armand, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9544/conversions/iStock-837080284-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ ] }, { "id": "/blog/heat-related-illness-how-to-keep-your-cool-2018081714590", "title": "Heat related illness: How to keep your cool", "url": "/blog/heat-related-illness-how-to-keep-your-cool-2018081714590", "content_html": "Prolonged periods of hot and humid weather increase the chance of a heat related illness, and you are at higher risk if you are older or spend time exerting yourself outdoors. Take precautions and be sure to hydrate wisely.", "summary": "Prolonged periods of hot and humid weather increase the chance of a heat related illness, and you are at higher risk if you are older or spend time exerting yourself outdoors. Take precautions and be sure to hydrate wisely.", "date_published": "2018-08-17T10:30:03-04:00", "date_modified": "2018-08-17T10:30:03-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Wynne Armand, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9536/conversions/iStock-616895588-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Environmental health" ] }, { "id": "/blog/keeping-carbon-monoxide-out-2018012213141", "title": "Keeping carbon monoxide out of your home", "url": "/blog/keeping-carbon-monoxide-out-2018012213141", "content_html": "In the United States, around 400 people die each year from unintentional carbon monoxide exposure. It is so dangerous because it’s odorless and invisible, and is more likely to accumulate at high levels during the winter when homes are closed up.", "summary": "In the United States, around 400 people die each year from unintentional carbon monoxide exposure. It is so dangerous because it’s odorless and invisible, and is more likely to accumulate at high levels during the winter when homes are closed up.", "date_published": "2018-01-22T15:30:51-05:00", "date_modified": "2018-01-22T15:30:51-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Wynne Armand, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9353/conversions/iStock-516463719-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ ] }, { "id": "/blog/frozen-cold-frostbite-2018010313026", "title": "Frozen (the cold will bother you…)", "url": "/blog/frozen-cold-frostbite-2018010313026", "content_html": "When it’s really cold and windy, frostbite can set in more quickly than you might think. But it’s also easy to take the right precautions to protect yourself and your family during outdoor activities this winter.", "summary": "When it’s really cold and windy, frostbite can set in more quickly than you might think. But it’s also easy to take the right precautions to protect yourself and your family during outdoor activities this winter.", "date_published": "2018-01-03T15:00:02-05:00", "date_modified": "2018-01-03T15:00:02-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Wynne Armand, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9336/conversions/iStock-451614265-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ ] }, { "id": "/blog/h-pylori-a-true-stomach-bug-who-should-doctors-test-and-treat-2017040511328", "title": "H. pylori, a true stomach “bug”: Who should doctors test and treat?", "url": "/blog/h-pylori-a-true-stomach-bug-who-should-doctors-test-and-treat-2017040511328", "content_html": "A stomach infection of H. pylori bacteria can cause ulcers, but not everyone with the infection shows symptoms and the treatment process can be challenging, so only people with certain conditions need to be tested for it.", "summary": "A stomach infection of H. pylori bacteria can cause ulcers, but not everyone with the infection shows symptoms and the treatment process can be challenging, so only people with certain conditions need to be tested for it.", "date_published": "2017-04-05T14:00:28-04:00", "date_modified": "2017-04-05T14:00:28-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Wynne Armand, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9124/conversions/iStock-134110705-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Infectious diseases" ] }, { "id": "/blog/whats-best-way-quit-smoking-201607089935", "title": "What’s the best way to quit smoking?", "url": "/blog/whats-best-way-quit-smoking-201607089935", "content_html": "Quitting smoking can add years to your life. The earlier the better, but the benefits of quitting are real and significant, even if you’re 80. There are several ways to quit and it often takes multiple attempts to become and ex-smoker for good. Research suggests that for some people, quitting “cold turkey” may be the most effective approach.", "summary": "Quitting smoking can add years to your life. The earlier the better, but the benefits of quitting are real and significant, even if you’re 80. There are several ways to quit and it often takes multiple attempts to become and ex-smoker for good. Research suggests that for some people, quitting “cold turkey” may be the most effective approach.", "date_published": "2016-07-08T13:30:45-04:00", "date_modified": "2016-07-08T13:30:45-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Wynne Armand, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/8914/conversions/smoking-cessation-blog-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Smoking, Vaping, & Quitting","Addiction" ] }, { "id": "/blog/lung-disease-smokers-dont-copd-201606099741", "title": "Lung disease in smokers who don’t have COPD", "url": "/blog/lung-disease-smokers-dont-copd-201606099741", "content_html": "You probably know that smoking has enormous consequences for your health. One of the most common is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a disorder involving damage to the lungs. If you smoke, but you don’t have COPD, you may be tempted to think your lungs are relatively unharmed — but a recent study suggests that some smokers without COPD might still suffer lung damage.", "summary": "You probably know that smoking has enormous consequences for your health. One of the most common is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a disorder involving damage to the lungs. If you smoke, but you don’t have COPD, you may be tempted to think your lungs are relatively unharmed — but a recent study suggests that some smokers without COPD might still suffer lung damage.", "date_published": "2016-06-09T13:30:16-04:00", "date_modified": "2016-06-09T13:30:16-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Wynne Armand, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/8890/conversions/smoker-illlustration-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Smoking, Vaping, & Quitting" ] }, { "id": "/blog/a-monthly-shot-for-opioid-addiction-an-option-for-some-201604019364", "title": "A monthly shot for opioid addiction: An option for some", "url": "/blog/a-monthly-shot-for-opioid-addiction-an-option-for-some-201604019364", "content_html": "Several long-term treatments can help people overcome opioid addiction. One of them, naltrexone, may help people who have trouble sticking with taking a pill every day. Naltrexone can be offered as a monthly injection called Vivitrol, which has been shown to help more people stay on treatment as compared to the pill form. However, it’s not for everyone, and like all treatments for opioid addiction, it must be used very carefully.", "summary": "Several long-term treatments can help people overcome opioid addiction. One of them, naltrexone, may help people who have trouble sticking with taking a pill every day. Naltrexone can be offered as a monthly injection called Vivitrol, which has been shown to help more people stay on treatment as compared to the pill form. However, it’s not for everyone, and like all treatments for opioid addiction, it must be used very carefully.", "date_published": "2016-04-01T13:05:29-04:00", "date_modified": "2016-04-01T13:05:29-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Wynne Armand, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/8837/conversions/Vivitrol-blog-04-01-16-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mental Health","Addiction" ] }, { "id": "/blog/guns-and-your-health-201601138992", "title": "Guns and your health", "url": "/blog/guns-and-your-health-201601138992", "content_html": "Many people choose to own guns for sport or protection. But from a physician’s standpoint, guns create as many — or more — problems than they solve. Several studies have found that guns injure or kill far more people, often unintentionally, than they’re intended to protect.", "summary": "Many people choose to own guns for sport or protection. But from a physician’s standpoint, guns create as many — or more — problems than they solve. Several studies have found that guns injure or kill far more people, often unintentionally, than they’re intended to protect.", "date_published": "2016-01-13T14:00:44-05:00", "date_modified": "2016-01-13T14:00:44-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Wynne Armand, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/8774/conversions/Gun-violence-and-health-blog-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ ] }, { "id": "/blog/10-tips-for-mindful-eating-just-in-time-for-the-holidays-201511248698", "title": "10 tips for mindful eating — just in time for the holidays", "url": "/blog/10-tips-for-mindful-eating-just-in-time-for-the-holidays-201511248698", "content_html": "Eating without awareness can lead to overeating and take away much of the pleasure that can be found in your meals. During the holidays, it can easily cause you to overindulge. Taking a mindful approach to meals by slowing down and savoring the experience can not only help with weight control, but also enhance health and well-being — as well as your enjoyment of the meal.", "summary": "Eating without awareness can lead to overeating and take away much of the pleasure that can be found in your meals. During the holidays, it can easily cause you to overindulge. Taking a mindful approach to meals by slowing down and savoring the experience can not only help with weight control, but also enhance health and well-being — as well as your enjoyment of the meal.", "date_published": "2015-11-24T14:02:46-05:00", "date_modified": "2015-11-24T14:02:46-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Wynne Armand, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/8735/conversions/iStock-thanksgiving-photo-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Diet & Weight Loss","Mental Health" ] } ] }