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In 2019, when I was working as a reporter for the Washington Post, I “came out” as faceblind. I was a little concerned about telling everyone that I have prosopagnosia—a rare neurological disorder that makes it difficult for me to recognize faces—because I fretted that people would think that it made me bad at my … Read more
It’s that time of year again. Open enrollment is when you can sign up for health insurance, make changes to your plan, or cancel your plan—whether that plan is through your job, Medicare, or the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace. It’s important to be prepared for it because it only happens once a year, and … Read more
The good news: You will get a glorious extra hour of sleep. The bad: It’ll be dark as a pocket by late afternoon for the next few months in the U.S. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. local time next Sunday, Nov. 3, which means you should set your clock back an hour before … Read more
If misery loves company, so does anger. It can feel downright delicious to vent to your loved ones about life’s annoyances, big and small. You may think it’s healthy to rant about that annoying work assignment or rude comment, but research suggests otherwise. Venting “is the worst thing you can do” when you’re mad, says … Read more
Change can be stressful under any circumstances, but a change in who controls the government can be particularly fraught—especially in a place as politically divided as the U.S. Groups including Crisis Text Line, where people can text in with issues and connect with trained volunteers, are shoring up their services as the election nears. That’s … Read more
Once, years ago, I found myself in an ice-cold bath with no memory of walking to the bathroom or running the tub. Another time, I terrified my friend by leaving our hotel room in the middle of the night—then pounding on the door, demanding to be let back inside. Both times, I awoke in the … Read more
Three healthcare experts spoke about efforts to improve patient access and the future of the industry at a panel, moderated by TIME editor in chief Sam Jacobs, at the inaugural TIME100 Health Leadership Forum in New York City on Tuesday night. Jacobs kicked off the discussion by asking Dr. Raj Panjabi, senior partner at Flagship … Read more
Dr. Uché Blackstock, Adrelia Allen, and Ai-jen Poo gathered at the TIME100 Health Leadership Forum in New York City on Oct. 22 to discuss the need to create equitable access to health care during a panel moderated by TIME health correspondent Jamie Ducharme. There’s an overarching lack of support in the U.S. when it comes … Read more
At the first-ever TIME100 Health Leadership Forum in New York City on Tuesday night, TIME correspondent Eliana Dockterman began a panel conversation about women’s health by mentioning that one of the speakers—Dr. Natalia Kanem, executive director of the United Nations Population Fund—gave her a bracelet backstage. “This bracelet has 28 beads, and five of them … Read more
From smartwatches to fitness trackers, wearable technologies have the opportunity to transform how patients understand their health—long after they leave their doctor’s office. But adoption of the technology, for both patients and healthcare professionals, has been slow going. Shyamal Patel and Dr. David Agus gathered at the TIME100 Health Leadership Forum in New York City … Read more