Last summer’s Olympics reinforced our awe at the physical prowess of top-level athletes. But these Games were unusual in that…
Anyone who has made a large purchase, fallen in love, or overeaten at a party knows that humans face a…
Inflammation is an important part of our immune system. It defends against outside invaders—killing off pathogens…guarding against infections…repairing cuts, sprains…
The hospital is the place we go to get well and feel better. But far too often, patients seek medical…
If your life is filled with stress, improving your heart rate variability is an easy and highly effective calming strategy. Here’s how to do…
When you have a chronic and debilitating illness—Lyme disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, thyroid disease—it’s hard to imagine feeling well. But it is possible.
Take the following steps before your international journey to minimize the odds that a medical emergency will ruin your trip, your finances or your life
Regular exercisers and endurance athletes live about three to six years longer than the general population. But what is conferring…
Exercising with back pain doesn’t have to be painful with these simple steps.
Lipomas are very common tumors that can pop up anywhere on the body. Made of adipose or fatty tissue, they…
5G cell phone technology will dramatically increase your exposure to wireless radiation, upping your risk of health problems, including cancer.
If you want to be able to turn around in your car and grab something in the back seat without…
One day, seemingly out of nowhere, you’re hit with intense lower abdominal pain. It’s difficult to stand up straight. You…
Since World War II, the rate of clinical depression, also called major depressive disorder, has risen tenfold. It’s not surprising,…
