Written by Kim Grundy, PT | Reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD Published on December 21, 2022 Key takeaways: Muscle strain, age-related changes, and sleeping in the wrong position may cause neck pain. Research shows that sleeping on your back or side may ease neck pain. A medium-firm mattress and a supportive pillow can help keep...
Written by Karla Robinson, MD | Reviewed by Mandy Armitage, MD Published on June 10, 2022 Key takeaways: The number of times you pee throughout the day varies. But if you notice a change in how often you pee, or if you need to pee more than six times a day, you may have urinary...
by Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The “low fat” label on foods can do manufacturers and consumers more harm than good. According to a new study by Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU), when manufacturers advertise their products as being low in fat, many consumers assume that they also contain less sugar. However, the sugar...
by University of Otago Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain While vaping provides a pathway to help smokers wanting to quit, for non-smokers it may be the first step on a pathway to taking up smoking, a new study has shown. Led by University of Otago post graduate student Andre Mason and Associate Professor Damian Scarf, of the...
Melissa Walton-Shirley, MD June 26, 2023 More than 140 million Americans use artificial sweeteners, a habit driven by the irrefutable fact that excess sugar is harmful. But I’m continually amazed by alarmist headlines on the topic. In May, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a report to support its “conditional recommendation” against the use of non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) for weight...
by Sue Benzuly, RN If you have had a sharp pain shooting down one leg, you may be experiencing a condition called sciatica. Here is what you need to know about sciatica, including what it is, its causes, symptoms and treatments. Plus, learn about medications, self-care and stretches that may provide relief. What is sciatica? Sciatica refers...
by Dr. W. Steen James Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain I always tell parents that for many reasons, swimming should be the first sport a child learns. Swimming is a fun, relaxing activity that fuels brain health and builds strong bodies. It’s great for growing children, since learning to move in the water improves coordination and flexibility....
by Elizabeth Bertrand, Mayo Clinic News Network Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Research suggests that the ability to maximize memory function may be related to what you eat. Following an eating plan that provides a healthier selection of dietary fats and a variety of plant foods rich in phytonutrients could positively affect your health. Phytonutrients are...
While drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy can help people lose weight, they can also alter the way food tastes and may even impact your ability to derive pleasure from activities you enjoy. Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images The potential to make life boring and miserable may be an unwelcome side effect of drugs like Ozempic and...
By Kristen Rogers, CNN | Posted – June 27, 2023 at 6:49 a.m. ATLANTA — Radiation from nail dryers may damage DNA and lead to cancer-causing mutations in human cells, a study has found — and that might have you wondering whether your regular gel mani-pedi is worth the risk. Some dermatologists say the findings,...
