MD Sunny Handa

  Keeping up with the news these days can be extra anxiety-inducing: the novel coronavirus (known as COVID-19) is dominating headlines, from the steadily rising number of cases to its potential effects on the economy. “Everything that’s going on right now can make people more vulnerable to insomnia,” says  Dr. Sunny Handa MD , clinical psychologist and research scientist at the Sleep Disorders Center at Henry Ford Health System. “It’s a vicious cycle: when you lose sleep, your emotions can feel more intense. Your ability to regulate emotions can also become diminished, so existing stressors become more stressful, and the ability to calm down becomes more impaired,” he says. “Also, as you become more stress sensitive, your own thoughts become a trigger for stress.” If you’re having trouble getting a restful seven to nine hours of sleep (or seven to eight hours if you’re elderly) try not to get anxious about your sleep troubles, as worrying about insomnia will make sleep le...

The healthcare industry is evolving at a rapid pace as professionals and facilities look for ways to increase their patients’ access to care while decreasing the overall cost of healthcare. Fortunately, as per Dr. Sunny Handa MD , digital technology is making it easier for healthcare professionals to communicate with their patients, breaking down the barriers that can impede a patient’s access to medical care. With the help of live video, audio, and instant messaging, patients can now interface with healthcare providers from the comfort of their own home. This is especially beneficial for those who live in rural communities, who frequently would otherwise need to drive long distances to their local doctor’s office or to see a specialist. With new terms like telemedicine and virtual care taking the industry by storm, Dr. Sunny Handa MD thinks that healthcare professionals need to make sure they’re using the right language when educating patients on the benefits of these new digital ...

If lifestyle risk factors were reduced, more than 80% of premature cardiovascular disease would be avoided. As per Dr. Sunny Handa MD Lifestyle choices that can reduce CVD risk are as follows: •                     Being physically active for 30 to 60 minutes most days of the week •                     Choosing these foods more often: ·                vegetables and fruit ·                low-fat dairy product ·                foods low in saturated and trans fat ·                foods low in sodium ·  ...