Mary Carpenter

Stem Cell Therapy: It’s Promising

Contemplating knee replacement surgery? The research and real-live experiences present other options.

December 1, 2014

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Yoga Therapy

Can a sun salutation or a downward-facing dog pose be used to treat injury or an arthritic back? MyLittleBird’s intrepid well-being columnist reports.

November 24, 2014

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The Dopamine Effect

Addicted to tweets and texts? Blame it on this hormone that controls the body’s pleasure system.

November 18, 2014

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Out, Out, Damn Bruise!

A prescription for taking the black and blue (and green and yellow) out of a bruise.

November 10, 2014

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The Brave New World of Brain Implants

Remember DHARMA from “Lost”? Well, the Defense Department’s DARPA is onto something very similar.

October 6, 2014

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Eye Fatigue? Exercise!

Too many hours at the computer can take a toll on your eyes. Some exercise and relaxation techniques that can even improve memory.

September 29, 2014

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Smell a Rat? You Could Have a Sinus Infection

The scent of something fishy — or metallic or musty — can offer clues to underlying medical conditions.

September 22, 2014

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The Case Against Anti-Bacterials

Think twice about picking up the Purell bottle. Research is showing that old-fashioned soap and water is just as effective and safer.

September 8, 2014

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A Fresh Breath of Air

Changing your breathing patterns can profoundly affect your everyday decisions.

September 2, 2014

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Just Breathe

Tap the power of deep breathing to lower blood pressure, ease pain and calm the shakes before that speech you have to give.

August 25, 2014

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Stop Belly-Aching

MyLittleBird’s Mary Carpenter maps out a strategy that spells relief.

August 18, 2014

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The Benefits of Meditation

A skeptic overcomes her resistance.

August 11, 2014

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The Biology of Friendship

A new study maintains that your choice of friends is no accident; in fact, it may just be genetic.

August 4, 2014

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Don’t Just Sit There …

At your desk, the couch, in your airplane seat. It’s hazardous to your health. Get up and move every 20 minutes.

July 28, 2014

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Unforgettable? Not Necessarily.

Doctors are finding ways to erase patients’ painful memories, but disagree about the type of therapy that works best.

July 7, 2014

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Second Thoughts About CT Scans

Question authority. Think twice about radiation risks before giving your doctor the okay.

June 30, 2014

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Web Therapy

Who knew? You can find help on YouTube to ease back pain and/or mental anguish.

June 23, 2014

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Got an Appetite for Risk? It’s Rooted in Biology.

Whether you like to take chances or are risk-averse may be a result of your stress-hormone levels.

June 16, 2014

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