Dustin W. Ballard MD, MBE

How to Give Yourself a Holiday Gift That Brings Joy

It's a common sentiment that happiness isn’t for sale and that money can buy things, but not contentment. But is that actually true?

It's a common sentiment that happiness isn’t for sale and that money can buy things, but not contentment. But is that actually true?

The Latest in Concussion Treatment and Recovery

While concussions usually aren’t hard to diagnose, they are difficult to treat. New evidence provides hope for a better and more effective approach to care.

While concussions usually aren’t hard to diagnose, they are difficult to treat. New evidence provides hope for a better and more effective approach to care.

How to Ask a Doctor Friend for Medical Advice

If you’re searching for medical advice from a doctor friend, here are some helpful guidelines.

If you’re searching for medical advice from a doctor friend, here are some helpful guidelines.

Using the Mind as a Blanket

The mind is powerful, but is it capable of regulating body temperature? The Iceman of the BBC TV series 'Freeze the Fear' would have us believe it is.

The mind is powerful, but is it capable of regulating body temperature? The Iceman of the BBC TV series 'Freeze the Fear' would have us believe it is.

The Latest in Sleep Science

Data consistently shows that Americans are under-slept. New evidence suggests that collective sleep deprivation may be negatively impacting our national altruism.

Data consistently shows that Americans are under-slept. New evidence suggests that collective sleep deprivation may be negatively impacting our national altruism.

The Surprising Benefits of Yawning

Why do we yawn? Research suggests that yawns aren't merely reactions to fatigue; they also serve key cognitive and social functions.

Why do we yawn? Research suggests that yawns aren't merely reactions to fatigue; they also serve key cognitive and social functions.