Category: Health

Will you be surprised to learn that almost none of the long distance runners do traditional speed workouts? No, tempo run , fartlek workout, or […]

Before Google came along, the tiny cryptic ad at the end of the magazine had a lot of potential. The seller may not be able […]

Today’s kids have MyPlate . When I was growing up, we learned about the food pyramid . My parents divided food into four food groups […]

We hear little about rabies these days due to how common the rabies vaccine is in the US, but it kills someone on this planet […]

If you are a person with a uterus, you probably got an awkward conversation when you were about nine or ten years old explaining some […]

“I CAN HELP YOU GREAT WEAPONS, WIDE SHOULDERS AND A GIANT CHEST IN FOUR WEEKS,” promises the Body-Tone brochure. It is the “World’s Fastest Strength […]

If a drug, supplement, or treatment actually works, it carries not only benefits, but risks as well. This is why FDA-approved drugs contain, for example, […]

The Graham-Cassidy Health Care Bill, the latest attempt to repeal Obamacare , has been killed. It’s only three days before the budget reconciliation deadline, so […]

Feeling flabby sitting at your desk? This is exactly the problem that this set of exercises was designed to prevent. We mentioned this before – […]

High cadence is part of good running form. Most pros take more than 180 steps per minute , which is a pretty good goal to […]

If you’re the type to spend every Saturday with Lululemon stretched out in your ass and a bottle of Smartwater® within your reach, you’ve probably […]

A poll on Twitter by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals a misconception about boiling water recommendations: People think you need to cook […]

Aaron Hernandez, the former Patriots dumbass who committed suicide earlier this year while serving a life sentence for murder, is the latest footballer to be […]

In San Diego, 16 people have died from hepatitis A in the past few months and more than 400 have contracted the disease . Hepatitis […]

“Does everyone hear me well without it?” the worst speakers speak when they take the stage. If the three people in the front row say […]

For the first time, the American Academy of Pediatrics has released a guide to safe tattoos, body piercing, and scarification for young people . They […]

Running barefoot is like diving into the water: what is already quite fun becomes exhilarating and memorable when you are more intimately connected with your […]

The fight to end Obamacare only with a Republican vote will end in September, thanks to a budget deadline. As with any good drama, it […]

Is coffee this week good or bad? The oil is still okay, right? Are we in a “diet coke will kill you” or “diet coke […]

If you have mental health problems but cannot afford (or find the time for) one-on-one therapy, there are many alternative options available to help you […]

Marijuana helps many people fall asleep, but this short-term benefit does not always translate into long-term use. New research supports the idea that you can’t […]

The symptoms have already appeared in your pharmacy, and your doctor may insist on it too, but is it time to get a flu shot? […]

If you’ve never done yoga, it looks intimidating. People are flexible, fit, fashionably dressed – wait, I might be thinking of a Lululemon ad rather […]

Last week I did 31 chin-ups, 31 air squats, 31 push-ups, and 31 reverse lunges on each leg as fast as I could (along with […]

Republicans in Congress must pass the Affordable Care Act repeal by September 30, or it won’t. This means that Zombie Trumpcare is on the rise […]

The first time you need to make an appointment with a doctor, you may want those days – perhaps not too long ago – when […]

There is no magic force field to keep germs in check as long as you shout “the five second rule!” and scoop up the fallen […]

Apple Watch’s heart rate monitoring features were highlighted at yesterday’s event: the new watch will track more heart rate-related metrics, and Apple will partner with […]

Ah, the fall. This is the season we send our kids to school with shiny new backpacks, and every year they bring home the same […]

Social media is bullshit because it’s the hose of everything. Essential oils cure all diseases! Sharks swim on the freeways of Houston! Okay, not really. […]

By now, your regular exercise has become as second nature as breathing or wearing pants before leaving the house, but now something – a long […]

Feeding your baby small amounts of peanuts can reduce the chances of developing a peanut allergy. The FDA recently announced that products containing peanuts could […]

The secret to happiness, according to a new study, is not constantly stuffing your head with rainbows and unicorns. It is a tendency towards emotions […]

Not that many people are thrilled at the prospect of a doctor’s asshole, but consider the alternative: 50,000 people die of colorectal cancer every year. […]

You can get the rest of your health care at any hospital or clinic in the city, but many laws and concerns make it much […]

Friends, you were lied to. I mean, probably in different ways, but especially if you have had any non-sex health activities. Today we are going […]

“Maybe people who are not dieting need binge therapy rather than food restrictions,” says Claire Zulka in the Atlantic . She describes the cycle that […]

Any amount of protein you get will work for your everyday meal. But if you’re trying to build muscle or want to maintain a high […]

There is a lot of bad advice, bad science, and bad logic – and I’m sorry to report that some of it probably comes from […]

A study published this week in The Lancet found a link between high carbohydrate intake and risk of death. As a result, the headlines were […]