Which is better for low back pain: working out with weights or doing cardio exercise? Low back pain is America's No. 1 nonfatal health problem. Training with weights is superior to aerobic exercise for the [...]
A humidifier is often recommended to people who suffer from sinusitis. But how effective is a humidifier for the relief of sinusitis symptoms? Symptoms include tenderness and pain around the eyes; nasal congestion; ear pain; [...]
If you have an extra-intestinal symptom of microscopic colitis—notably, the joint aches—here is your information about exercise. Though not a leading symptom of microscopic colitis, joint aches definitely do make the list of symptoms. My [...]
How does the consistent use of a treadmill desk stack up against typical cardio or aerobics workouts? The treadmill desk is gaining momentum as a means of getting healthier and lowering the risk of various [...]
If one ear suddenly hurts only when you burp, the cause may NOT be related to the Eustachian tube. […]
If you have diabetes and engage in cardio exercise, perhaps you’ve been wondering what you should eat, and what you shouldn’t, right afterward. […]
Is it really normal to spot one week before your period starts, or is this more likely the sign of disease such as cancer or fibroids? […]
Is the skin under your eye loose and saggy following eyelid surgery? This certainly doesn’t look good. But something CAN be done about it, says a plastic surgeon. […]
There is a specific circumstance under which an oral appliance can actually work better than CPAP for the patient with severe obstructive sleep apnea. […]
Can your dentist customize an oral appliance to treat your obstructive sleep apnea that’s a lot safer than a CPAP machine? […]
It is alarming just how many DVTs (blood clots) are missed in a patient following surgery. But why does this happen? […]
Stop worrying about bikinis if you’re obese and depressed. Instead, boost your spirits by doing just one exercise — one that’s safe for your joints. […]
The MRI is safer than the CT scan (no radiation), so why isn’t this routinely used to follow up on a chronic subdural hematoma? […]
How often or likely is a loosened knee replacement the result of an error by the surgeon? […]
Are you now on a statin drug and wonder if it’s okay to indulge in a lot of your favorite junk foods? Will a statin undo the harm of all that sugar and fat? [...]
If you want to build muscle, it’s not just the total daily protein intake that matters, but how it’s distributed throughout the day. […]
Feeling old, tired and weak lately? Does your body ache and feel depressed? Here are solutions, even if you’re over 60. […]
If you’re a woman who struggles with poor sleep or insomnia, this may mean you’re at high risk for a heart attack. […]
If you’re older and worried about taking a bad fall, there’s just one exercise for fall prevention you can do anywhere, says Barbara Bergin, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at and co-founder of Texas Orthopedics, Sports & [...]
Are you raging hungry all the time even if you don’t exercise much, yet your doctor can’t figure out why? And all your tests are normal! […]
Just how well can acupuncture work to snuff out the pain of osteoarthritis of the knee? This common condition afflicts millions of Americans and can be quite disabling. […]
Just how safe or potentially dangerous are the potent blood thinners for joint replacement surgery? There’s something you need to first consider about these important drugs. […]
It’s not the actual broken bone itself that kills a hip fracture patient. The high death rate is caused by the ripple effect that a broken hip generates. […]
Are you scheduled for hip replacement surgery and wondering how many days the mortality risk is after the procedure? […]
Here’s a thorough explanation for how a hip replacement surgery can lead to a stroke, described by an orthopedic surgeon. […]
If your child is overweight, this is more than a matter of self-esteem. It's a matter of high blood pressure. Even if an obese child can play tag, jump on a trampoline and ride a [...]
Can Coumadin (Warfarin) prevent DVT’s 100% of the time or can these dangerous blood clots still form and go to the lungs and become life-threatening? […]
Children can get blood clots called deep vein thromboses. These are emergencies and need prompt treatment. How are they diagnosed? […]
Can you actually have a large blood clot (DVT) growing inside you yet not have any symptoms at all? When a DVT causes symptoms, they typically are calf pain or cramping, swelling in the affected [...]
Blood clots are life-threatening and can result from using birth control pills. Here is the best way to help prevent these DVT's from forming. A woman who takes estrogen-based birth control needs to be aware [...]
Is it possible for a magnetic resonance angiogram (MRA) to miss detecting chronic heart failure? The MR angiogram is typically used to measure the function of one's heart. An MR angiogram is a type of [...]
Have you noticed that depression makes the pains in your body worse? This is especially true if your body often hurts all over. […]
You’ve just learned your calcium score is zero, so now it’s time to learn how to keep it at zero. How long can it last before it might go up? […]
Are you facing surgery for a herniated disc and are fearful of general anesthesia? Can this procedure be done under regional or even local? […]
Physical therapy for a herniated disc can hurt like mad, so here is what you should do if you dread the PT. […]
Have you noticed that when someone wipes down a barbell they just used, they never wipe down the plates? […]
Are you hoping that your unexplained headaches are caused by sore neck muscles rather than something more serious like a pinched nerve or brain tumor? Headaches can be caused by a vast number of conditions [...]
Here's how martial arts tournaments can help your child stand up to bullies and also prevent being targeted by bullies. As with any type of school, parents should do their homework to find the most [...]
What do you say when your friend just had a baby with Down syndrome? Do you congratulate her? IS there a clever response? […]
Can imagining how you’d handle stressful situations, even emergencies, actually make you better at facing them in real life should they ever happen? […]
