Am I Too Old to Be an Organ Donor?
Q: Is there an age that's too old to be an organ donor? Also, is marking "organ donor" on my driver's license the only...
Sitting on Your Wallet Could Cause Chronic Back Pain, Sciatica
"Twist and Shout" is not just another song by Phil Medley and Bert Russell (and you thought it was Chubby Checker). Twist! That's what...
FDA Approved Pesticides Contributing to Bee Colony Collapse Disease
Pesticide use in the United States in large farming businesses has dramatically increased since World War 2. Even more, systemic pesticides introduced in the late...
Are You Having Trouble Seeing at Night?
Q. I have trouble seeing things clearly at night. Should I change my glasses, or could it be a more serious eye problem?
A. Particularly...
Are Doctors Afraid to Talk About Sex?
One would think that talking to your doctor about sexual function is the first place to start if you have questions or concerns. However, in a recent study published by the University of Pennsylvania, it was found that doctors rarely initiate conversations...
Are You Afraid to Pee in Public?
Q: I can't urinate in a public restroom. I've heard of a condition called "bashful" or "shy" bladder. What is that and can it...
Chronic Pain? Try These 4 Mind-Body Techniques
Pain is debilitating, interfering with the ability to sleep, work, and enjoy life. It can aggravate other health conditions and lead to depression and...
Dr. Oz: We Should Declare Physical Inactivity a Disease
According to the report Too Fat to Fight, 27 percent of young Americans are physically unfit to enlist in the armed forces. How's that...
Vitamin C & Beta Carotene Levels Lower in Alzheimer’s Patients
Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating degenerative neurological illness that affects memory and behavior. Researchers in Germany studied the blood levels of antioxidants in patients...
Throw the Non-stick Away and Replace it With Cast-iron!
Cast-iron skillets may seem like an old-fashioned choice in the kitchen, but this dependable cookware is a must in the modern kitchen. Cast-iron skillets...
