By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
The idiom “keeping up with the Joneses” refers to social pressure to match or keep up with the wealth or status of your neighbors. In 2016, this common idiom was made into an action-comedy film starring Jon Hamm. The plot reveals the neighbors are jealous of the new couple who have moved in next door until they find out they are actually spies and the drama begins!
By Navneet Patti, MD
Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Center of Northwest Ohio
When addressing mental health concerns during pregnancy and postpartum, clinicians often focus mainly on depressive disorders. While screening for depressive symptoms remains essential, it is crucial to recognize that other significant conditions—such as perinatal anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and postpartum psychosis—are frequently overlooked and left untreated. Data indicate that up to one in six women may experience OCD symptoms and one in eight may have anxiety symptoms during the peripartum period.
Perinatal anxiety, OCD and postpartum psychosis can all go unnoticed, yet each can significantly affect both maternal and infant well-being. Feelings of shame related to these thoughts may lead to guilt, poor self-care, reduced adherence to medical recommendations, interpersonal conflicts within the family and difficulties in forming healthy attachments.
By Karen Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
On November 6, 1981, the Cars released their fourth studio album titled *Shake It Up.* Ric Ocasek was the lead vocalist and guitarist for the new wave band, and he wrote the majority of their hits, including the album's title single. "Shake It Up" reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in the United States, with one notable line being, “Shake it up, make a scene.”
One could argue that the GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) weight loss drugs made a significant impact in 2025. Approximately 12% of the U.S. adult population is currently taking a GLP-1 drug for weight loss, according to two different surveys. GLP-1 drugs were initially FDA-approved for treating type 2 diabetes, with the first being exenatide (Byetta®), which received approval in April 2005. To date, seven different GLP-1 medications have been approved and marketed in the U.S. for diabetes, while only three GLP-1 drugs have been approved specifically for weight loss.
By Courtney M. Ferguson, APRN-CNP
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Fostoria Primary Care
As the new year offers a symbolic clean slate, many will find themselves setting New Year’s resolutions. A common goal that people set for the new year is to lose weight, but this is not the only way to improve health and wellness. Below, we explore ideas for resolutions, aside from diet and exercise.
I challenge you to set boundaries with your screen time. Setting daily limits for your personal electronic use will free up time in the day for you to focus on other tasks or spend some time practicing self-care. Excessive social media exposure can lead to unrealistic expectations, contribute to unproductive time during the day, and interrupt sleep patterns. Rather than scrolling on your phone in the evening, create a calming bedtime routine and aim for 7-9 hours of sleep per night.
By Karen Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
In July of 1988, Rod Stewart released his U.S. hit called Forever Young. The song was about missing his children growing up while he was on tour. The song was similar to Bob Dylan’s song by the same name. Stewart released his version, sharing the royalties with Dylan. The song fared well in the United States and has become an anthem of sorts.
By Katie Fultz, PA-C
Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Blanchard Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Bone spurs, also called osteophytes, are bony projections that form along the surfaces of bones. They are most commonly associated with joints, where two bones meet, and can also develop on the spine. Although the name may suggest something sharp or jagged, bone spurs are usually smooth. They form when the body attempts to repair itself in response to ongoing stress, friction, or pressure on a bone or joint. Conditions such as osteoarthritis, where the protective cartilage breaks down over time, often trigger this process. As cartilage thins and the joint becomes unstable, the body lays down new bone to provide reinforcement.
Unfortunately, this extra bone growth can lead to pain and impaired mobility rather than relief.
