Health warnings on exercise equipment: Should you worry?
Gym equipment warnings may make you think twice about exercising, but is it safe to ignore them? There are warnings just about everywhere you look: The coffee you’re about to
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Wildfires: How to cope when smoke affects air quality and health
Smoke from regional wildfires endangers health even for those not directly in the path of fire. As wildfires become more frequent due to climate change and drier conditions, more of
What is somatic therapy?
Somatic therapy explores how the body expresses deeply painful experiences, applying mind-body healing to aid with trauma recovery. Trauma can register within our bodies on a cellular level. What that
Stomachs growl, noses run, and yawning is contagious: Ever wonder why?
Noisy stomachs, runny noses, and deep yawns are everyday mysteries of the human body — many not quite solved. There are certain things our bodies do so often and so
Can a multivitamin improve your memory?
A study shows that taking a multivitamin daily can improve memory in older adults — but the effects are small. We’re bombarded with advertisements that tout all sorts of health
Plyometrics: Three explosive exercises even beginners can try
Plyometrics are dynamic exercises that help build strength, power, balance, and agility, although starting slow and simple is best. As a kid, I spent many Saturdays romping around my Florida
Prostate cancer: An emerging surgical alternative shows promise in older men
Like a lumpectomy for breast cancer, this treatment, which is called focal therapy, spares healthy tissues. Think of prostate cancer surgery and what likely comes to mind is a radical
Validation: Defusing intense emotions
Learning to listen to and validate others can help you navigate difficult conversations. Brittany Jordan-Arthur was at loggerheads with her 7-year-old daughter one recent morning. The little girl simply did
Monitoring blood pressure at home? Make sure you follow these steps
Learning how to take accurate at-home measurements can help your doctor diagnose or treat high blood pressure — a common condition that can harm the heart, kidneys, and brain. When
Prostate cancer: A new type of radiation treatment limits risk of side effects
Doctors treat the cancer while watching the prostate in real time. When it comes to limiting side effects from radiation therapy, the name of the game is precision. Doctors want