General Health

If the best part of Thanksgiving is the meal itself, the next-best part has to be all the TALES told at the table – when everyone shares family lore.Some of it’s true. You saw it yourself. And some it… well… let’s just say we all have an uncle that loves to tell a good fish tale.But it turns ... Read More ›

Let's face it. Outside of your immediate family and friends circle, your relationship with your doctor is one of the closest ones you have.Your doc probably knows some things about you that even the love of your life doesn’t. And you need to be able to, quite literally, trust him with your ... Read More ›

It’s nearly THAT time of year again.Nothing brings family and friends together, quite like the holidays. And let’s face it. The food sure isn’t too shabby, either.But the holidays bring something else along with them too. Something that’s NOT nearly so pleasant.And that, of course, is ... Read More ›

Folks who’ve had kidney stones often refer to them as “the worst pain” they’ve ever experienced.The stones are actually hard deposits made up of salt and minerals. They’re created by your body when an excess of certain minerals starts to build up in your urine.They form inside the kidneys. ... Read More ›

You know that “gut feeling” you get sometimes? It turns out it might not be just your instincts after all.It could be your meds.Your gut relies on a delicate balance of bacteria for… well… just about EVERYTHING.For example, the right blend of bacteria – at the correct levels – is ... Read More ›

Let's face it. Your waistline doesn’t look quite the way it used to. It’s okay, you’re not alone. None of ours does.And let’s not even get started about the pants hidden away in the back of the closet because of that new belly bulge.(Don’t worry. I’ve got a trick to get those pants fitting ... Read More ›

It’s a certified medical crisis. And a potentially deadly emergency that's a top killer of older Americans.And yet, unless it’s happened to you or a loved one, you’ve probably never given it a moment’s thought before.Sepsis is a terrifying infection complication that can cause a sudden and ... Read More ›

"Oh, just relax,” they’ll insist."Stop stressing so much," they'll nag.Sure, if it were ONLY that simple.Besides, let's face it. The MORE you're harassed to control your anxiety, the LESS likely you'll be to actually do it.The truth is, relaxation just doesn’t come that easy to some ... Read More ›