• James Hubbard, MD, MPH
    My Family Doctor

    A family practitioner for over 25 years, Dr. Hubbard knows the medical world inside and out. Frustrated by managed care and the lack of time doctors were able to spend educating patients, he launched James Hubbard's My Family Doctor: The Magazine That Makes Housecalls, a national magazine written by health care practitioners that is his answer to hurried doctor visits, conflicting medical studies, and complicated treatment options.


The Best Lotions for Your Dry Skin

By Leigh Ann Otte
If your skin is so rough you could sand an alligator with it, we’ve got the help you’ve been looking for: how to get the moisture back in! Read More >>


Quick Guide to Breaking Bad Habits for Good

By Leigh Ann Otte
Biting your nails. Popping your knuckles. Twirling your hair. “Stop it!” That’s what you’ve probably told yourself over and over if you have a habit you want to break. But that’s easier said than done. Read More >>


5 Weight-Loss Tips You Really Want to Know

By Leigh Ann Otte
Did you make any resolutions? Weight-loss commitments, perhaps? If you were brave enough to announce such intentions, your ears have probably fallen off from all the advice you’ve received. Read More >>


A Cranberry Extravaganza (and Why to Smash Them on the Floor)

By Leigh Ann Otte

True or false: the best cranberries are bright red.

Answer: false! According to this week’s featured article, by registered dietitian Linda Yerardi.

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Got a Fever? Blame Your Brain

By Leigh Ann Otte

When you have a temperature, your brain doesn’t think that’s a problem. In fact, it’s the culprit behind the sweating and shivering.

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