Author Archives: Fey Ahmad, MD, DABFM

How to Manage Overthinking When It Becomes a Problem

female with questio mark symbols over her head, illustrating the concept of overthinking

Have you ever had the feeling that you are overthinking? We all have and its completely fine to feel that way. Our mind works like this. It’s in our psychology to self-reflect, look inward at our own behaviors and responses to the world around us. We can all get in our own musings […]

Why Am I Constipated? Learn Causes, Symptoms & What Actually Happens

Constipation: Learn Causes, Symptoms & Prevention Techniques

Constipation is an unbelievably common problem in the United States alone, where at least 20% of people see a doctor every year to find relief. It occurs when there is less frequency of bowel movements and it becomes difficult for a person to relieve themselves […]

Put on Your Running Shoes: Train Your Body & Mind towards a Healthier Life

Strength training goes a long way in terms of supporting bone health, making aerobic exercise more productive, preventing injury, and facilitating healthy aging. Running, one of the most popular physical activities in the world-happens to be an appealing aerobic […]

When Strength Becomes Silence: Recognizing Mental Health Issues and When to Reach Out

The Signs & Importance of Recognizing Mental Health Issues

In the United States alone, mental health problems remain a significant cause for concern with the number of people affected increasing annually. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that one in five adults has experienced at least one mental health issue […]

How to Stay Healthy During a Pandemic: Effective Measures to Avoid it

How to stay healthy during a pandemic

A pandemic is defined as the worldwide spread of a new infection or disease, such as was the spread of Spanish flu in 1918, the AIDS pandemic in the 1980s, H1N1 flu in 2009, and the latest Covid-19. As we look into the third year of this pandemic, it is worth noting how […]