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Yoga and meditation have long been associated with stress relief and improving one’s ability to…

You’ve probably heard how a smoker’s lungs are 20 years older than they should be….

The prevalence of clostridium difficile—or C diff —is staggering. The Centers for Disease Control and…

Antihistamines are medications that help relieve or prevent allergy symptoms. Most are available over-the-counter (OTC)…

Q: I’m in my late 60s and I’ve been extremely tired lately. I’m having trouble…

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Q. How much sleep do I really need?  I’ve heard so many conflicting theories. A….

Whole natural foods, such as whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, trump processed so-called “energy” food…

Lots of situations bring on sadness, but if feelings persist for several weeks, that is…

Eat More Fish and Relieve Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms. Eating fish twice a week can help…

Saturated Fats Raise Lung Cancer Risk An analysis of 10 studies from the US, Europe,…

The Folklore. The peanut is more than just a tradition at baseball games, pubs, and…

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Most older Americans have type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. In fact, even though many have…

Spaghetti and meatballs, lasagna, baked ziti…all classic comfort foods. But these days our hectic schedules…

When it comes to your dietary choices, it’s a good idea to be a purist…

A top reason people choose organic foods is to avoid pesticides, but contrary to what most…

Swollen feet can be a normal inflammatory reaction due to overuse or a strain, such…

Occasional eye twitching is a benign but annoying condition. It often lasts only a few…

Legions of people today are using sugar alternatives that have few or no calories to…

Change is inevitable, especially in medicine. As new evidence emerges, clinicians often must respond in…

Every year, my grandma makes three cranberry dishes to serve alongside our Thanksgiving turkey: a…

Although the pumpkin is a very nutritious gourd that provides lots of protein, calcium, and…

As we celebrate Thanksgiving and edge ever closer to a new year, your health will…

You’ve surely heard the phrases “brain food” and “heart-healthy diet.” While some foods do seem…

On Nov. 16, 2017, the food chain Stop & Shop issued a recall of Own…

Most of us crave sugar occasionally (or, perhaps, often), especially during the holidays or at…

Every year, millions of Americans are hit by cold, flu, and other respiratory infections. While…

Juicing is a trendy way to prepare delicious blends of fruits and/or vegetables, but remember…

Monster (appropriately named!) and Red Bull might come to mind when you think of energy…

What is an ocular migraine? If you’re unfamiliar with the term, you might size it…

Even though COPD cannot be cured, it can be treated. Treatment is aimed at reducing…

Vitamin B6 is an essential nutrient, a water-soluble vitamin present naturally in some foods or…

COPD and asthma share many of the same symptoms (primarily coughing, wheezing, and shortness of…

More than 16 million U.S. adults ages 18 or older—nearly 7 percent of the adult…

Editor’s note: When used safely, coconut water benefits can include lowering blood pressure and boosting…

As you get older, several factors can cause a rounding of your upper back and…

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) used to describe two conditions—emphysema and chronic bronchitis—that make it…

A distraught man arrived in the Emergency Department: He was clearly upset and worried and…

Inside the Lungs The lungs consist of two large, spongy organs divided into sections called…

“Disneyland shuts down cooling towers over Legionnaires’ cases” was the headline on Nov. 12, 2017,…

Winter is coming, and so is influenza—better known as the flu, a nasty viral infection…

When you feel your heart skip a beat or beat faster than normal, the sensations…

Relax and take a deep breath. It’s a common recommendation from physicians and friends who…