Well-Being

FeaturedThe Complexity of Pain


Dyscalculia, huh??

Use your fingers to count, hard time understanding graphs or doing mental math? You could have math dyslexia.

September 2, 2019

Read More

What Causes Bell’s Palsy?

Famous sufferers include Angelina Jolie, George Clooney, maybe even Mona Lisa.

August 26, 2019

Read More

How Sweat Works

And, how to deal with it.

August 19, 2019

Read More

Vertigo Explained

Unlike in Hitchcock’s famous film, vertigo is not a fear of heights or simple dizziness.

August 12, 2019

Read More

Can Myofascial Release Therapy Relieve Back Pain?

MFR works for some people, but why and how it does isn’t so straightforward.

August 5, 2019

Read More

Ketamine’s Brain-Changing Effects

Clinics offering ketamine infusions for mood disorders have popped up around the country.

July 29, 2019

Read More

Delusion or Disease?

Folk legend Joni Mitchell has Morgellons disease. Is it physical or psychological?

July 22, 2019

Read More

Sunscreens for Swimming

How to protect yourself against the sun’s harmful rays on water–and land.

July 15, 2019

Read More

Uh-oh. I broke my kneecap.

Our well-being editor copes with her own wounded knee.

July 8, 2019

Read More

Lyme Disease: An Update

This nasty disease is on the rise. If you think you may have it, find a doctor familiar with tick-borne diseases.

July 1, 2019

Read More

Fear of Falling

Practicing falling can help prevent broken bones and make you feel braver.

June 24, 2019

Read More

Epilepsy: Still A Mystery

It’s not a simple disease to diagnose or treat.

June 17, 2019

Read More

Mindfulness Revisited

A new gadget with a silly-sounding name may just kickstart meditation.

June 10, 2019

Read More

Psychopaths: What We Know About Them

Theranos’s Elizabeth Holmes fits the psychopath label. “Killing Eve’s” Villanelle, maybe not.

June 3, 2019

Read More

Warts and Cysts: The Differences

Did you know you can use duct tape to get rid of a wart?

May 27, 2019

Read More

Do You Need the Measles Vaccine?

Most everything you need to know about the recent measles outbreak.

May 20, 2019

Read More

The Booming CBD Business

Looking for a CBD product? Read the label carefully.

May 13, 2019

Read More

A Heads-Up on Concussions

What doctors may not know about treating mild brain injuries.

May 6, 2019

Read More