All articles by Kimberly Langdon
Kimberly Langdon M.D. is a retired, board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist with 19-years of clinical experience. She completed her OB/GYN residency program at The Ohio State University Medical Center After clinical practice, she founded a medical device company where she invented six patented medical devices for both life-threatening and non-life-threatening conditions.
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What are some things in life that most people think are synonymous—but are, in fact, not? Here are a few off the top of our heads: shrimp and prawn (fun fact: one’s found in freshwater, while the other comes from saltwater!), venom and poison (mostly a matter of how they’re delivered), and core and abs. ...
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30 September, 2024
Imagine walking into your doctor’s office, expecting the usual advice about diet and exercise, but instead, your prescription reads: "Join a local hiking group." Wait, what? Yes, you heard that right—your social life might just be the key to better health, and doctors are catching on! Welcome to the world of social prescriptions, where your...
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27 September, 2024
You’ve probably heard that it’s a good idea to “check yourself” regularly for breast abnormalities, but what exactly does that mean? And what should you be looking for? The first thing you should know is that self-exams do not take the place of mammography because of their limitations in dense breasts and masses under one...
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24 September, 2024
Paying attention to gut health is all the rage these days, and for good reason. The discovery of axes between the gut and non-gastrointestinal organ systems (e.g., gut-brain and gut-skin axis) has uncovered the links between gut health and the development of various chronic health conditions. Translation: your gut health is vital to your overall...
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15 August, 2024
When we think about mold, the first thing that often comes to mind is the greenish fuzz that occasionally appears on forgotten leftovers. But mold isn't always so obvious. It can be lurking in some of the most unexpected places in your kitchen, hidden away in foods you consume daily. While some molds are visible,...
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14 August, 2024
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of artificial intelligence (AI)? Using ChatGPT to draft work emails, whipping your resume into shape, and data analysis? Or creating stunning visual art from simple, sometimes outlandish, text prompts? Sure. But beyond bettering your workflow and leisure time, AI has also revolutionized almost every aspect of...
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31 July, 2024
Teaching your child healthy habits can set them up for a lifetime of optimal physical and mental well-being. Here are 10 crucial healthy habits to encourage your kids to practice. #1: Stay physically active Encourage your child to move—and love moving—every day. This helps: Improve cardiovascular fitness, concentration, balance, skills development, and flexibility Build self-esteem...
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20 July, 2024
Most of us think we'll have to actively do something to achieve wellness. Things like … Sticking to a regular exercise routine Swapping out calorie- and trans-fat-laden ultra-processed foods with nutritious, fresh whole foods Improving sleep hygiene to get at least 7 hours of quality shut-eye every night But what if you could attain wellness...
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17 January, 2024
The heart is arguably the hardest working organ in your body. Even during rest, it beats anywhere between 60 to 100 times per minute, pumping blood throughout the body, delivering life-enabling oxygen to every cell while removing waste products and carbon dioxide. Of course, you’re probably already aware of the importance of heart health. But...
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05 September, 2023
Food is not just for survival; it should also make us feel good. Unfortunately, some of our go-to foods have been shown to negatively affect brain health and send us into a state of doom and gloom. Here are the top 10 foods to avoid if you want to keep your spirits high. 10 Foods...
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07 July, 2023
Preserving your memory—whether working, short-term, or long-term—is quintessential to living a meaningful and fulfilling life. But how can you stay out of the clutches of age-related cognitive decline? While memory decline is common with increasing age (research suggests it could happen as early as middle age!), it's not inevitable. You can take active steps to...
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05 July, 2023
You may have heard of the gender pay gap, but there’s another gap in our society that negatively impacts women. It’s the gender research gap—an ongoing problem where women’s experiences and unique health issues are overlooked in medical research studies. The gap happens because women have been historically underrepresented in research, with the majority of...
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27 June, 2023
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