Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a degenerative lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs and difficulty breathing. About 16 million Americans have been diagnosed with COPD, but...
Concussions are the most common type of brain injury. They can happen to anyone, and many go untreated. Here are common symptoms and tips for recovery.
Tree pollen can begin forming in late February or early March, so the time to gear up for allergy season is now. Follow these tips in late winter to get...
More than half of Americans take at least one prescription medication, and too many are taking pills that they know far too little about. You can avoid being one of...
Más de la mitad de los estadounidenses toman al menos un medicamento con receta, y demasiados toman pastillas de las que saben muy poco. Usted puede evitar ser uno de...
The sudden passing of "Saving Private Ryan" actor Tom Sizemore from a ruptured brain aneurysm has brought heightened awareness to this silent health condition. While aneurysms are relatively common—affecting 1...
It’s typical, and natural, to experience a “dip” in energy in the middle of the day. However, napping at the wrong time and for too long may not cure your...
Aunque normalmente empieza a sentir que su energía aumenta al atardecer, a veces una siesta lo está llamando. Dormir la siesta tiene muchas ventajas. Sin embargo, dormir la siesta en...
It’s time to spring forward. The loss of a single hour of sleep makes everyone grumpy and throws off our internal clocks. But how much of an impact does one...
Es hora de adelantar el reloj para la primavera. La pérdida de una sola hora de sueño pone de mal humor a todo el mundo y altera nuestros relojes internos...
People are becoming increasingly interested in classic psychedelics as potential interventions to treat a range of mental health conditions. Psilocybin is a classic psychedelic that is showing promising results in...
La pérdida crónica de sueño puede tener efectos negativos a corto y largo plazo sobre la salud. He aquí cinco consejos que le ayudarán a conseguir un sueño de calidad...
Nearly everyone will experience back pain at some point in their life. Most back pain episodes can be treated at home but if the pain persists, you may have a...
Did you know that gel manicures can increase the risk of skin cancer? UV light can damage cells and increase the risk of skin cancers, such as squamous cell and...
When we play sports, we don’t plan to get hurt. Yet there are common athletic injuries doctors see time and again—with knees getting the brunt of athletic exertion. Here are...
It’s that time of the year—an itchy throat, running nose, and sneezing. Signs point to allergies, but could it be something else? We break down the facts.
Los estudios demuestran que los adultos no consumen suficientes proteínas y, en consecuencia, su salud se resiente. Por suerte, es fácil encontrar proteínas en una gran variedad de fuentes.
Osteoarthritis can turn everyday activities into huge challenges. Dealing with pain may be as simple as modifying your activities or finding alternative activities which better suit your abilities. Here are...
El tratamiento para la salud mental suele ser un tema desconocido para muchas personas, pero no hay por qué tenerle miedo a lo desconocido. Es importante reconocer que todos podemos...
Las investigaciones demuestran que los niños y adolescentes tienen problemas con su imagen corporal. Por suerte, hay técnicas que pueden ayudarle a usted y a sus hijos a desarrollar una...
Research shows that children and adolescents are struggling with body image. Luckily, early intervention techniques can help you and your kids develop a healthy relationship with their bodies and with...
The aorta is the largest artery in the human body, supplying branches to all organs and tissues of the body. Sometimes, an aneurysm can develop in the aorta.
Los bebés no pueden regular su temperatura tan bien como los adultos, así que los padres y cuidadores deben adaptar la ropa del bebé dependiendo del clima. En esta guía...
