Wellness

Unfortunately, the odds are stacked against you. Cigarette makers have found more than one way to make your brain scream for another cig. And another. And another.

By Charles W. Bryant

Reflexology is a complementary therapy that has some people putting down their painkillers. Is the key to reducing postoperative pain on the soles of your feet?

By Julia Layton

Surgery is tough on a body, and postsurgical pain can be all-encompassing. It's no surprise people are turning meditation as a way to manipulate their brains and manage their pain.

By Julia Layton

Your home might feel like a safe haven but it does present many dangers that you should be aware about. Check out this article that is filled with helpful content on how to improve the safety of your home.

By Jan Garavaglia, M.D.

Carbon monoxide has been called "the senseless killer" because it is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas. Learn more about carbon monoxide and what you can do to minimize your exposure to it.

By Jan Garavaglia, M.D.

Imagine you have to take cigarette breaks alone. Your old smoking buddies -- those quitters -- won't even hang out with you anymore. You can't believe it, but you just might have to quit too.

By Charles W. Bryant

The Atkins diet paperback has been on the New York Times bestseller list for over 350 weeks. No wonder it seems like almost everyone is on the Atkins diet. Originally a diet craze in the 1970s, the Atkins program has made an amazing comeback.

By Allison Klein

Leg cramps can stop you dead in your tracks, anytime day or night. What causes your muscles to spasm like that, and what can you do about the pain?

When it comes to medicinal drugs, the FDA's standards are pretty high: Only about 0.1 percent of the drug compounds tested in labs ever receive approval. So if herbs like ephedrine are causing psychosis and death, why doesn't the FDA eradicate them?

By Josh Clark

Have people in blue zones discovered the so-called Fountain of Youth? Blue zone inhabitants are frequently reaching 90, or even well past 100 years of age. Is it possible to create your own blue zone?

By John Fuller

The strange feeling arrives suddenly. Intense heat feels like a blast furnace has just been ignited below the surface of your skin. As quickly as it arrived, it vanishes. What causes hot flashes?

By Brette Sember

Athletes know that the body loses salt through sweat. It's important for the salt to be replaced to minimize things like muscle cramps that are associated with salt imbalance. That's where electrolytes come into play.

By Jill Ferguson

When you spy your slim self in the mirror, you may wonder where that lost weight went. Your body has been rearranging molecules to create a svelte you.

By Cristen Conger

Beans and peas are high in fiber, low in fat and packed with lean protein. Exploding with vitamins and minerals, beans and peas are a natural way to slim down and stay healthy. Discover how you can add beans and peas to your diet.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Short people might get the short end of the stick in some activities, but they (literally) may have the last laugh. New research claims short people may outlive everyone.

By Jessika Toothman

From mantra to yoga. From deep breathing exercises to plain old exercise. Get into your happy place and eliminate stress, before stress on your body and mind eliminates you.

By Jane McGrath

Fluoridated water helps strengthen our teeth. But are we getting too much of a good thing? Some European countries have banned fluoride in drinking water.

By Julia Layton

When you exercise, you're using your muscles to create motion. The body has an incredibly complex set of processes to meet the demands of working muscles. Find out how your body responds to exercise.

By Craig Freudenrich, Ph.D.

Sodium is essential to life, but too much of it can cause edema and contribute to high blood pressure. The average American eats almost four times the recommended sodium intake per day.

By Jill Ferguson

Electrolytes are important for athletes and play a large part in many medical treatments. Just what are electrolytes anyway?

Heating things up burns calories -- that's a scientific fact. But can drinking ice water really help you burn calories?

Even though bald celebrities like Bruce Willis have achieved sex symbol status, many of the 40 million American men and women going bald aren't content with losing their hair. So what can they do about it?

By Stephanie Watson

Pilates, an exercise system originally developed to rehabilitate German internees in World War I England, has entered into the mainstream. Learn how Pilates builds muscle strength without adding bulk.

By Janel Chatraw

How can someone die from heat? Learn what happens in the body during a heat stroke.

Praying may help you be healthier, but what happens when someone prays for you? Is it possible to quantify the power of prayer?

By Josh Clark