Many people know running is an excellent exercise for general health, but they worry that it causes strain on ankles, knees, hips and legs that may lead to arthritis or other medical problems. Reality: Research shows the reverse is true. Running strengthens...
Not long ago, a 50-year-old woman came to my office suffering from severe arthritis pain in both hands. I gave her a...
In a new finding, coughing reduces the pain Iof a needle being inserted into the skin for local anesthetic, an intravenous (IV)...
One in 10 Americans suffers from moderate to severe chronic pain, most often due to osteoarthritis, back ailments or injury. Unfortunately, pain...
Go barefoot or wear sandals whenever you can. Joints in feet stay properly lubricated when the small bones can move freely, which...
Wear the right shoe for walking workouts. Buy a shoe specifically designed for walking—it should be flexible at the ball of...
It is an unfortunate double jeopardy—being sick can make you depressed...and being depressed can make you sick. New research shows...
Ordinary soap and water eliminate some flu viruses. So do hand sanitizers that contain alcohol. Self-defense against respiratory viruses: Wash your hands...
An analysis of autopsy reports for nearly 35,000 people who died from heart disease over an eight-year period showed that the...
Raw oysters—particularly those from the Gulf Coast—are the main source of the Vibrio bacteria, which can cause three or four...
People who become overheated—when spending hours in the sun—can lose their ability to sweat. This can cause heatstroke, in which...
Mifeprex (mifepristone) can cause a tarc, fatal infection in women who use it incorrectly' More than four deaths from sepsis—an...