Stories for a healthier life
It’s tough work maintaining a house. Sometimes it feels like something new needs to be addressed every day. But there are other issues that might be going…
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More Americans than ever before in are legally taking prescription drugs. Pharmaceutical prices are increasing about 8 percent per year – more than four times…
Ask dermatologist Dr. Joseph Bikowski what causes acne, and he’ll start by listing what does not: “Dirt, grease, grime, oil, soft drinks, nuts, chocolate,…
Whether you’re slumped over a desk or standing tall and proud with your shoulders back, your posture can offer clues about your future. Bad posture is a…
Ritual #1 Meditation The more frequently you practice meditation, the more the effects sustain themselves throughout your day and throughout your life. Daily…
Roughly one-quarter of the human body’s total bone count is in the feet. Which is why Christophe Champs keeps coming back to the skeleton when talking about…
Health experts agree that a diet rich in 'good' fats is key
This type of hearing loss is common and preventable, but not always easy to detect
An estimated 5.8 million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. This includes an estimated…
The convenience of having a smartphone has all but eliminated the previously common phrase, “I’m bored.” It isn’t that people no longer experience boredom;…
Silver linings can be more than poetic fodder and pretty pictures. Studies suggest that people who maintain an optimistic outlook, even when life clouds up…
Independence Day is around the corner. Families are likely prepping to watch or set off fireworks and sparklers. However, the Fourth of July celebration might…
Men and women are well aware that minor aches and pains are part of aging. A balky knee that acts up on rainy days or an old sports injury that still triggers…
Anyone who has experienced a headache is aware of just how overwhelming they can be. And when it comes to pain and disruption of daily life, perhaps no type of…
Chronic diseases can profoundly impact all you do, but the appropriate therapeutic tools and lifestyle changes can improve your quality of life
Even the most confident among us would admit to doing it. You walk into a room, scan the crowd and start making comparisons: “She’s so much thinner than me.”…
Oatmeal, garlic, flax seeds, beans, almonds and apples — these foods may sound odd when grouped together, but for balancing cholesterol levels they are a…
A single, typical rainstorm is unlikely to alter a region’s geology. But days of relentless storms can erode mountains, make rivers rage, and permanently and…
Screen time — it has become a necessity of modern culture, from business productivity to elementary school learning. And the last two years have only upped the…
The human microbiome is the collection of trillions of microbes that live in and on the body. Over the past several years, research scientists have found that…