Diseases & Conditions

A Charley Horse…or a Deadly Blood Clot?

A Charley Horse…or a Deadly Blood Clot?

Daniella Kadian-Dodov, MD | January 12, 2018

Here's how to tell what that leg pain really means...

Keep a Common Cold Out of Your Lungs—Especially If You Have Asthma

Keep a Common Cold Out of Your Lungs—Especially If You Have Asthma

Richard ­Firshein, DO | January 12, 2018

If you're prone to bronchitis or pneumonia or have asthma, you may freak out any time someone near you coughs…

Fast Fitness: Jump for Stronger Bones!

Fast Fitness: Jump for Stronger Bones!

Amy Roberts, CPT | January 10, 2018

Research shows that daily bouts of jumping not only reverses bone density loss but can improve it.

What Your Eyes Say About Your Alzheimer’s Risk

What Your Eyes Say About Your Alzheimer’s Risk

Maya Koronyo-Hamaoui, PhD | January 10, 2018

Alzheimer’s disease has been notoriously difficult to diagnose. Now, researchers have found an eye scan that may change that…

What are the safest vacation spots for people with asthma?

What are the safest vacation spots for people with asthma?

Melanie Carver | December 29, 2017

Here’s how to avoid places most likely to trigger asthma symptoms…and find vacation spots where you can have fun—and stay healthy!

Lessons from a Dementia Coach

Lessons from a Dementia Coach

Kerry Mills, MPA | December 13, 2017

These tips from a dementia coach can improve care for a loved one with dementia at home–and help you cope, too.

Patient Wisdom: 7 Tips for Living Alone with Diabetes

Patient Wisdom: 7 Tips for Living Alone with Diabetes

Judith H. McQuown | December 4, 2017

It's easy to feel vulnerable when you have diabetes and live alone. I know—I've had type 1 diabetes for more…

The Best Trigger Finger Cure (It’s Not Surgery or Cortisone)
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The Best Trigger Finger Cure (It’s Not Surgery or Cortisone)

Mitchell Yass | October 25, 2017

Injections or surgery won’t fix trigger finger (when your finger is trapped in a bent position). But these exercises will.

The Health Risks of Iron After Menopause

The Health Risks of Iron After Menopause

September 27, 2017

After menopause, a woman's risk for diabetes and heart disease goes up. One likely culprit is the loss of estrogen…

A Natural Treatment for Eczema that Won’t Go Away
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A Natural Treatment for Eczema that Won’t Go Away

Ginger Hodulik Downey | August 26, 2017

Recently my husband Phil has been struggling with an annoying and uncomfortable skin condition—eczema. His case has been quite puzzling…

See Better!
Eye Health

See Better!

August 6, 2017

Tricks and exercises for better visual clarity.

Is Toxic Algae in a Pond or Stream Near You?
Respiratory

Is Toxic Algae in a Pond or Stream Near You?

August 1, 2017

Blue-green algae on lakes, streams, ponds and other fresh waterways sometimes produces toxins that can make you sick. Here’s what you need to know…

Your Knee Pain May Really Be a Hip Problem
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Your Knee Pain May Really Be a Hip Problem

Mitchell Yass | July 25, 2017

If you’re suffering from chronic knee pain and seek medical attention, the typical X-ray and/or MRI that’s performed will show…

Is Your Loved One’s Memory Loss Due to Lyme Disease?

Is Your Loved One’s Memory Loss Due to Lyme Disease?

Richard Horowitz, MD | June 30, 2017

People who have been told that they have Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia owe it to themselves to…

Got Heartburn? Say Good-Bye to your PPI and Try This Instead

Got Heartburn? Say Good-Bye to your PPI and Try This Instead

Jamie A. Koufman, MD | June 15, 2017

If heartburn has you hooked on Nexium or some other PPI, there's a better--and safer--way to get relief.