- Gut Health -
The Food Poisoning–IBS Connection
By Laine Bergeson BeccoFood poisoning can trigger irritable bowel syndrome. Here’s how — and what you can do about it.
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- General Health -
What Causes Nosebleeds?
By Laine Bergeson BeccoExcessive nose picking and dry air can lead to a nosebleed, but so can high blood pressure and allergies. Here are some possible causes — and what you can do.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: This Is Your Brain on Drugs
By Craig CoxFor this drug-averse geezer, recent research suggesting that long-term use of certain pharmaceuticals may contribute to dementia makes me even less likely to follow my doctor’s advice.
- General Health -
What Causes Lightheadedness or Dizziness?
By Laine Bergeson BeccoHere are some possible causes — and what you can do.
- Functional Medicine -
What You Need to Know About Essential Oils
By Laine Bergeson BeccoDo essential oils work? They’ve become a powerful wellness trend — but are essential oils a cure-all, a marketing scheme, or something in between?
- General Health -
What Causes Eye Twitching?
By Laine Bergeson BeccoEverything from allergies to stress to magnesium deficiency can cause eye twitches. Here are some possible causes — and what you can do.
- Brain/Mental Health -
Greener Childhood, Happier Adulthood
By Heidi WachterAccess to green space during childhood may lower the incidence of mental-health issues later on, according to a recent study.
- General Health -
Why Do I Have Tingling in My Hands?
By Laine Bergeson BeccoTingling in hands might be a sign of poorly controlled diabetes, vitamin deficiency, and even panic attacks. Here’s what you can do.
- General Health -
What Causes Night Sweats?
By Laine Bergeson BeccoFluctuating hormones, hypoglycemia, and spicy food can all lead to night sweats. Here are some possible causes — and what you can do.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: A Vague Recollection
By Craig CoxAt my age, I’m often at a loss when trying to retrieve some bit of information from my memory banks. A new study suggests brain games and other mentally stimulating activities may help — sort of.
- General Health -
Autoimmune Disorders: When Your Body Turns on You
By Catherine GuthrieThere’s been a stark rise in autoimmune disorders over the past 50 years, from type 1 diabetes and multiple sclerosis to celiac disease and asthma. What is autoimmune disorder? The first step toward a cure is understanding and controlling the causes.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Die Hard
By Craig CoxA new government report paints a dismal portrait of hospice care in the United States. And regulatory agencies are powerless to respond.
- General Health -
How Effective Is CBD for Pain?
By Mo PerryInstead of using NSAIDs like Advil or Aleve, many people are starting to use anti-inflammatory CBD to treat pain.
- General Health -
Why Do I Always Wake Up at Night to Use the Bathroom?
By Laine Bergeson BeccoAre you always waking up to pee in the middle of the night? Here are some possible causes — and what you can do.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: The DIY Dilemma
By Craig CoxAge and affluence have limited my opportunities to embark on home-improvement projects, but a neighbor’s request for help resurrects my sense of usefulness.
- Gut Health -
ASK THE DOCTOR: Can You Detox With Activated Charcoal?
By Tiffany Lester, MDAn integrative-medicine doc weighs in on the dos and don’ts of using activated charcoal.
- General Health -
The High Costs of Medical Marketing
By Michael DregniDirect-to-consumer pharmaceutical advertising — legal only in the U.S. and New Zealand — is biased, deceptive, and drives up the cost of drugs, says the American Medical Association.
- General Health -
How Much CBD Oil Should I Take?
By Mo PerryDosage ranges widely from person to person. Here are some tips to determine your ideal CBD dose.
- General Health -
Why Do People Snore?
By Laine Bergeson BeccoChronic snoring could be a sign that you have sleep apnea, need to lose weight, or more. Here are some possible causes — and what you can do.
- Weight Loss -
Lift to Lose Weight
By Andrew HeffernanCan you lose weight just by lifting weights? If you want to get leaner, it’s time to start strength training. Here’s how to lift to lose fat.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: A Matter of Trust
By Craig CoxOnly about a third of Americans say they have faith in doctors, a fact that may say more about the system than about the physicians.