... 3 Top Causes & 5 Solutions for (Literal) Pains in the Butt Buttocks pain is incredibly common, despite being far less talked about than back pain and other types of pain. When you have pain in your buttocks region, it can make simple activities … Read More
Are you experiencing big toe pain? Most likely you simply stubbed your toe or need better fitting shoes. But it can also be a sign of a deep-seated condition such as gout or a lingering injury from foot trauma. More serious causes of pain in your big toe may include structural deformities, vascular disease or chronic infl … Read More
Humor as Medicine At the beginning of my shift, I placed a stethoscope on an elderly and slightly deaf female patient’s anterior chest wall. "Big breaths," I instructed. "Yes, they used to be." Bet you couldn't help but laugh, even a little… Or could you? If a smile or chuckle was your first response, the chances are good … Read More
Forget about age-related memory loss or feeling like you're walking around in a clueless fog. Both can be eliminated using the best memory boosting techniques proven by science. It's not about tying a string around your finger or carrying around multiple to-do lists. In fact, boosting your memory has more to do wi … Read More
Two-thirds of men and more than 80 percent of women suffer from headaches. And for an unlucky one in 20, headaches may occur nearly every day.[i] You’re probably all too aware of the common headache triggers, such as stress, not getting enough sleep, drinking too much alcohol (especially red wine) or skipping a meal, but som … Read More
5 Facts You've Gotta See! Women live, on average, at least five years longer than men. Theories abound as to why this is … and it’s often been surmised that men are bigger risk-takers or that the stress and/or hard labor of a ‘man’s work’ wears their bodies down faster. But nowadays, we know that suggesting a man’s life is … Read More
If you like a little snack to "tide you over” while you sleep, you’re in luck. Some foods are actually quite healthy, even acting as stealthy muscle builders or sleep promoters, when eaten right before bed. Others, as you’re probably aware, are not such a good choice … Read More
When you think about soothing pain, you probably don’t think about helping yourself to a tasty beverage. But like the natural foods that fight inflammation and pain, certain natural beverages have similar qualities. When consumed over time, these drinks may very well prove beneficial to your pain levels, and you might eve … Read More
Your upper back has an important job. It’s responsible for keeping your back stable and helping to protect organs like your heart and lungs. It doesn’t flex or move nearly as much as your lower back, and for this reason it’s far less susceptible to degeneration and injury. But when upper back pain does occur, it can be de … Read More
Anxiety, that debilitating feeling that you just can’t relax, is far from just an emotional problem. When feelings of anxiety and worry consume you, it causes physical changes and is even linked to chronic disease such as heart disease, chronic respiratory disorders and gastrointestinal conditions like irritable bowel syndro … Read More