One of the big buzzwords in health care these days is "functional medicine." And, perhaps like you, for years I had no idea what it meant. When I first heard about it, during my days writing for the now-shuttered WellWire, people tried to explain: "It's what you do as...
I don't mean to pick on statins. There's just so much about them in the news right now. A colleague pointed me to an excellent website that puts findings about prescription drugs into perspective. And I think it's important information to share. Most studies showing...
How's this for a catch 22: Statin drugs are prescribed to lower cholesterol levels in the body in an effort to reduce risks from heart disease, but end up raising risks for the very condition they're intended to prevent. New research finds the drugs speed up...
Trying to lose weight? A recent raft of studies show that more sleep may be just what you need. Here's how it works. First, well-rested people make better food choices. But when you're sleep deprived, the parts of your brain associated with addiction do more of the...