Wellness Experts
What’s Behind That Itch?
This is a bit embarrassing, but I have near-constant itching in my anal area that is driving me crazy. What might be causing this, and how can I stop...
Is It Okay to ‘Pop’ Your Joints?
Does cracking your knuckles make you more likely to develop arthritis in your hands? And is it bad to “pop” other parts of your body, like the neck and...
Topical DMSO for Pain Relief?
Is there any evidence that DMSO creams and gels help arthritis pain? I see companies selling these products all over the internet and in health food stores.
In two words,...
Exercise Stress Test: Why and When You Might Need One
My doctor recommended that I get an exercise stress test. Why are these done, and what should I expect?
An exercise stress test, also called a treadmill test, is often...
Alcohol After a Stroke? Okay or Not?
Is it okay to drink alcohol if you've had a stroke?
The Stroke Foundation of Australia says flatly, “Drinking alcohol can increase your risk of having another stroke.” The American...
What Is a Hospitalist?
When visiting a relative in the hospital recently, I saw a board on the wall that listed a “hospitalist” on duty. What is a hospitalist?
A hospitalist is a physician,...
Sleep Restriction Therapy for Insomnia
Can sleep restriction therapy really help my insomnia?
It very well could. If you have chronic insomnia, this approach may sound counterintuitive, even crazy, but it may help some people...
Fluoride in Bottled Water?
I drink only bottled water because I don’t like the taste of water from my tap, and it tends to be rusty. But am I getting enough fluoride that...
Allulose: The New Low-Calorie Sweetener on the Block
I recently bought a yogurt that was sweetened with allulose. What exactly is this sweetener, and is it safe?
You’re probably familiar with so-called non-nutritive sweeteners such as aspartame, sucralose,...
Does Turkey Really Make You Sleepy?
Is it true that turkey makes you sleepy?
Not quite. This claim likely originated from the stupor-like zone many people find themselves in after a heavy Thanksgiving dinner in which...
