Health Insights Newsletter Archive
Browse past issues of the Health Insights newsletter for wellness tips from Columbia’s top experts.
Shortcuts to a Healthier Home
February 2024
Tips on cleaner air, natural scents, and avoiding chemicals in clothes—plus how to cope with bullying on Valentine’s Day
- Tips for Avoiding “Forever Chemicals”
- Natural Ways to Freshen Indoor Air
- Screen Alternatives for Snow Days
- Bullying on Valentine’s Day
- Meet Charles R. Drew, MD, “Father of the Bloodbank”
Simple Ways to Start Fresh
January 2024
Tips for dry skin, stiff joints, and chapped lips—plus what a doctor says to do before going to the gym
- Is Your Body Ready for the Gym?
- Put Dry, Winter Skin Behind You
- Ease Your Joint Pain this Winter
- Your ’24 Health Appointments Checklist
- Whole New Approach to IVF Blood Draws
2023 Newsletters
December 2023: Stay Healthy through the December Rush
Tips on protecting your heart, sleeping smart, and healthy holiday recipes—plus the one resolution all seniors should make
November 2023: Avoid Getting Sick this Holiday Season
Get ready for holiday crowds and gatherings with tips from Columbia experts on boosting immunity, dodging germs, storing leftovers, and more.
October 2023: Is This Normal or Not?
Know when to call a doctor about cold hands, headaches, varicose veins, and other everyday issues—plus what a dentist gives for Halloween.
September 2023: Simple Tips for a Healthier Household
As cooler weather approaches and we spend more time inside, Columbia experts share advice on boosting indoor air quality, cutting back on chemicals, keeping kids safe, and more.
August 2023: Kick Off the School Year with Healthy Habits
Whether you’re planning lunches for a first grader or packing your freshman for college, the choices you make now can launch a lifetime of healthy habits. In this issue of Health Insights, Columbia experts explain why kids should steer clear of energy drinks, how to get better sleep, social media safety, and more.