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Those who agreed with Mendel, Darwin, or Lamarck supported opposing theories of genetic transfer, but trauma transfer may now be heritable.

A CURIOUS PRACTICE KNOWN AS “HAIR TRAINING” in the age of social media and ever-evolving beauty standards is gaining traction. Today, I…

You may not see it, but you might smell it, and your eyes might burn. It is endangering your mental and physical health each day you…

As the world ages and the older population increases, a disturbing change is evident in medicine: fewer gerontologists.

Walking at least 2.5 miles per hour can significantly drop the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a new analysis.

HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT THE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PARADOX? I want to explore the gym gambit: When not all workouts work wonders.

ARE SHOPPING CARTS COVERED IN GERMS? I asked myself this question as I navigated through my local supermarket. Today, we look at the…

DO YOU ENJOY INDULGING IN A GLASS OF RED WINE? While I am not a fan, indulging in a glass of red wine is a sensory experience, a ritual…

There are too many “sugars” and “carbohydrates” floating about out there that we have to be sure of what’s what!

I AM PURSING A LONGER, HEALTHIER LIFE. I find myself at a crossroads between the rhythmic pounding of running shoes on pavement and the…

RECENT RESEARCH HAS UNVEILED A FASCINATING CONNECTION between whole grain consumption and a slower rate of cognitive decline, especially…

My top 5 health benefits of eating pumpkin.

Too often, our insurance plans, Medicare and Medicaid, refuse to pay for dental health services, which adds to their costs for other health…

There’s no doubt that loneliness is a growing mental health issue, and addressing it now means “selling” it to those in need.

A NEW STUDY SHOWS THAT YOUR GUT CONTENTS INFLUENCE when and how you sleep. Your microbiome may influence how well you sleep. Today’s essay…

From Bananas to Chamomile: Your Sleep-Boosting Pantry

How a Groundbreaking Discovery Transformed Diabetes Care

A new study reports that yoga may reduce seizure frequency, anxiety, and feelings of stigma associated with epilepsy.

Walking isn’t simply about getting places, because research shows that it can affect a tiny cell structure that can add years to your life.

DISTRESSING. DEBILITATING. TROUBLESOME. I hear these words every week from my patients. Did you know that 3 in 4 women in menopause have…

If trust has one place where it is implicit, it’s the medical profession, which has steadfastly protected itself and the sexual offenders…

OUR LIFESTYLE CHOICES ARE TIED TO HEALTH AND LIFESPAN. I often focus on aerobic activity, diet, rest (including sleep and mindfulness), and…

ARE YOU TAKING A LIVER CLEANSE SUPPLEMENT? A new study offers powerful reasons you might want to stop. A new study identified Amazon…

A debilitating, often elusive brain disorder, CTE, is now seen as beginning in earlier life—youth sports and it’s deadly.

Does it have to be prescribed as such?