Chances are you have taken an NSAID (\'en-ˌsed \ ), even if you don’t know what that acronym means. NSAIDs, short for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, are one of the most commonly prescribed medications for pain and inflammation. NSAIDs are available by prescription and over the counter (OTC), and nearly 96 [...]
Because Ben & Jerry’s Chunky Monkey tastes like banana, we can count it as a fruit, right? Well, no, but that doesn’t mean you can’t ever eat it. Fatty treats aren’t bad, per se, if you eat them in moderation. But there is one food ingredient that you have [...]
Once we pass a certain age, we stop laughing off little instances of “misremembering” and start to wonder what they mean. “What if it’s the beginning of dementia?” we ask ourselves. It’s a universal concern. To add to our concerns, there aren’t any very good treatments for dementia. The [...]
Are electronic cigarettes the solution to the problems associated with smoking or just another way we try to have our cake and eat it too? It took awhile, but today few doubt the dangerous effect that smoking regular cigarettes has on our health. Their addictive nature is undeniable. That’s [...]
Here you are nearly two months since you made “exercise more” one of your new year’s resolutions. For that matter, maybe you’ve spent your whole life sitting, lying, or otherwise being sedentary most of the time. Are you thinking, “Why start now”? The answer is that exercise is good [...]
This time of year many people are snuggling indoors enjoying the calm that follows a highly social holiday season. For some though, the holidays can be a reminder of their lack of family and friends, and this time of year can feel lonelier than ever. Not only can social [...]
Whether you are ready or not, the New Year is upon us. Depending on your circumstances this may have you thinking about weight loss, taxes, decluttering your home, running a marathon, or other healthy habits. And these goals almost always take the form of a New Year’s Resolution. First, [...]
In the U.S. we largely view weight as an issue of appearance. Either you are in magazine cover shape or you aren’t. But the concerns about weight are more significant than whether you look good in a swimsuit. We already know that excess body weight can increase risks for [...]
Now that summer is coming to a close, you might be thinking, ‘At least I don’t have to remember to put on sunscreen anymore.’ Maybe it is not the biggest thing on your mind these days, but it is important to remember that you do need to protect your [...]
Imagine if, every night after you fell asleep, little fairies came and organized your life. What if they sorted through the papers and emails and messages and events of your day, got rid of the ones that were creating clutter and chaos, and organized those that were important? Wouldn’t [...]
