A second opinion is not necessarily about finding a doctor who disagrees. Shared electronic health records provide tremendous continuity, but previous diagnostic impressions may sometimes influence how later physicians approach a case. Learn about diagnostic momentum, outdated problem-list diagnoses, and why an independent second opinion may provide valuable fresh thinking when symptoms persist, treatment fails, or the diagnosis simply does not fit.

Could a medication long used for bipolar disorder also help support mood, protect the brain, and promote healthy aging at much lower doses? Emerging research suggests low-dose lithium may enhance neuroplasticity, reduce neuroinflammation, improve mitochondrial function, and influence pathways involved in depression and cognitive decline. Learn the current science, safety considerations, and how a systems-based evaluation may improve outcomes.