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
Category: Health
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
Dealing with thick, discolored toenails
A nail fungus infection is notoriously hard to cure, but various treatments — including home remedies — can help. Wriggling toes in the sand and wearing sandals are warm weather
What color is your tongue? What’s healthy, what’s not?
The muscular organ that helps us speak, taste, and swallow has a certain look when it’s healthy. If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then consider the tongue
7 organs or glands you may do just fine without
But if they’re unneeded, why do we have them? There was a time when pediatricians routinely recommended tonsil removal, even for healthy children — including me. As far as I