Health - Other

Most of us know the feeling: occasional stiffness or tightness, especially when we first wake up or we’ve been sitting for a while. It can be awkward, painful and embarrassing to struggle to stand up or begin to walk and it’s certainly a reminder we’re getting older. One way to…

No matter where you live or which political side you’re on, you’re probably experiencing an uptick in your stress level these days. From life’s little annoyances to the most profound sources of upheaval, many are experiencing a rising sense of stress and emotional turmoil. The question is, what impact can this…

With the arrival of fall, some of us head north to seek out this year’s maple syrup crop. But some new research out of the University of Rhode Island may prompt you to seek out the maple leaves instead. Hot off the presses, this new research suggests that extract from…

While we tend to think of routine vaccination schedules as something for children, it turns out that for adults, there is a regular series of shots we also should get, both single doses as well as recurring, to keep us safe and healthy. For a comprehensive overview of immunizations, Click…

Maybe you’re uncomfortable talking about this- but for many of us, our daily lives and interactions are driven by our need to stay close to home- specifically the bathroom- or by our fear of embarrassing “leaks.” Bladder leakage is very common though hardly discussed. It’s been estimated that 25 million…

Do you know what it means to be considered “inactive”? If you take less than 1000 steps a day, you would likely be classified as “inactive.” And even if you don’t wear a pedometer, you can probably guess if you fall (or sit) into this category. If so, not only…