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‘Cured’: Strengthen Your Immunity, Heal Your Life

This 2020 book sends the message that when it comes to healing, we have more power than we know.

March 21, 2022

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Problems of Opioid Prescribing

The thorny issue of how to treat pain.

March 14, 2022

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Covid: March, 2022

An update on the status of the virus.

March 7, 2022

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Shoulder Injuries: Q&A

Targeted, regular exercise and NSAIDS can resolve most issues.

February 28, 2022

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You Asked. Mary Answered.

Do you need a genetic test? It’s complicated.

February 21, 2022

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Hypermobility Redux

Connective tissue weakness is the bad news behind loose ligaments.

February 14, 2022

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Fidgeting Gets New Respect

Squishy stress balls have evolved into more sophisticated pea pod poppers and silicone snappers.

February 7, 2022

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Long Covid, New Research

Studies have identified four biological factors linked to a higher Long Covid risk.

January 31, 2022

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Plant-Based Detox

A struggle with hair loss leads one woman to a detailed diet and plan for healing.

January 24, 2022

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An Unpredictable Virus

Strategies for defending against the current and probable future ones.

January 17, 2022

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Infrared Saunas: An Update

It’s a new year, and our well-being reporter begins a new series to answer readers’ questions.

January 10, 2022

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The Science of Spicy Peppers

The chemistry of capsaicin for treating pain.

January 3, 2022

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‘Tis Covid Season–Again

Choosing how to proceed over the holidays depends on your anxiety levels vs. your needs.

December 20, 2021

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Seeing Faces in Unusual Places

Audio and visual pareidolia results from the brain’s tendency to seek patterns.

December 13, 2021

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Electrifying Exercise

EMS workouts use electricity to tone muscle.

December 6, 2021

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Follow Your Dreams

Nightmares give us an important opportunity to practice courage.

November 29, 2021

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Gallbladder Disease or IBS?

The two have similar symptoms, which can lead to misdiagnoses.

November 22, 2021

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A Therapy With Lots of Sting

The jury is out on whether treating infections, etc., with bee venom has any benefits.

November 15, 2021

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