Recently, juicing has become a staple in celebrity diets and those looking to lose weight. But what ever happened to the good old-fashioned smoothie? Juices vs. Smoothies: which is more nutritious?

Elderberries have long been used in folk medicine and even today are sold as “immune boosters.” So far, the evidence for their effectiveness is limited, but there are some recognized benefits of this ...

Recent research suggests that excess use of the internet over prolonged periods of time may negatively affect some cognitive functions, particularly attention and short-term memory. Since using the ...

Everyone loves a good massage but not always the price that comes with it. After a tough workout or while rehabilitating injuries, nothing is better than that “hurts so good” feeling. Although not as ...

There’s a reason the word “hangry” – a combination of “hungry” and “angry” – has entered our vocabulary. (You know, like “I am grumpy and starving. I need to eat so I am not hangry anymore.”) It’s ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Therapy dogs have long been known to brighten the moods of patients in hospitals. Their pilot study found that self-reported positive mood nearly doubled among the health care workers ...

Being wary of coming into contact with germs is generally a good thing, with one notable exception for women: We should not hover over toilets when urinating. Did that surprise you? It’s something ...

It can be very difficult for someone with diabetes to maintain a stable blood sugar level. What you eat, activity level, medication, illness, stress and even fluid intake can play a key role in ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Doctors at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center are using a procedure called Subchondroplasty to give patients with damaged hips more treatment options and ultimately avoid ...

Have you ever had a friend or a family member struggling with mental illness, and you’re not sure how to help? You may be surprised to learn that nearly one in five U.S. adults are living with a ...

Forty years is plenty of time for us to get stuck in our ways. So after turning four decades old, what should we do? I recommend that those in their 40s really take a hard look at their lives – ...

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