Christina Pierapoli Parker, PhD specializing in adult behavioral medicine. Broadly, her clinical-research interests explore the intersection of adults’ physical and psychological health, focusing on preventing and managing chronic health conditions including metabolic syndrome, insomnia and other sleep disorders, pain, as well as comorbid psychiatric conditions.  Ongoing research focuses on developing, evaluating, and scaling behavioral health interventions in integrated medical settings. She has published original research in the Journals of Aging & Health, Geriatric Psychiatry,

and The Clinical Gerontologist and presents at international health and aging conferences.  Christina translates her academic and clinical work for Eng(aging), her blog on Psychology Today, has appeared on Sessions with Esther Perel, healthHackers with Gemma Evans, and on The Psychology Podcast with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman. CNBC, Heathline, Shape, and Money among other popular outlets have featured her work and opinions.