You and your doctor already use many “metrics” or measurements to monitor, protect, and improve your health: your weight, blood…
When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the federal ban on sports betting in 2018, it set the stage for an…
Somewhere in your 30s, you probably began to lose muscle mass at the rate of 0.5 to 1 percent a…
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Within your body lives a long, powerful nerve that allows you to think, feel, work, relax, live, and thrive. It starts…
You already know that organs are unique bodily structures, like your heart and lungs, that have specific and indispensable functions.…
Every year, we hear news reports of people, usually older men, having heart attacks or experiencing sudden cardiac death after…
The hands-on practice of massage has been helping to heal sore muscles throughout human history. And several modern studies support…
It’s pretty much impossible to find a study that undercuts the benefits of exercise. According to the National Cancer Institute…
As the cost of drugs skyrockets in the United States, Americans are increasingly turning to the Internet to look for…
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…
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
