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Finding Your Balance
Having good balance is more complex than you may realize. It involves the integration of various sensory and motor systems, including vision (to perceive direction and motion), the vestibular...
The Triumph of the Polio Vaccine, and Why We Still Need It
Of all the public health advances over the past century, I’m hard pressed to think of a bigger success story than routine childhood vaccinations. Every year, they save the...
February 2025 Issue
- Microplastics = Macro Problems?
- Speaking of Wellness: Body Roundness Index (BRI)
- Acai, Superfruit?
- Silent Reflux
- Persistent Depressive Disorder
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Farro With Wild Mushrooms
Farro With Wild Mushrooms
Farro is an ancient grain with a texture similar to that of barley. Farro’s slightly nutty flavor is underscored by the earthiness of dried wild mushrooms and sage. The...
Personal vs. Athletic “Trainers”
I want to start a workout routine this year—to get more aerobically fit and preserve my strength as I get older—and would like some professional guidance. What is the...
Pepto for Prevention?
I’ll be traveling to Cuba this winter. I’ve heard that Pepto-Bismol not only treats traveler’s diarrhea but can also prevent it. Is taking it for that reason a good...
BMI or BRI: Time for a New Acronym?
Stepping onto the scale at the doctor’s office may not be most people’s idea of a good time, but it’s an accepted part of the routine checkup. We’ve long...
Persistent Depressive Disorder
Major depression can make you feel like you’re underwater. The intense sadness submerges you and drowns out every other part of your life. But after some time, the episode...
Got Restless Legs? Get Your Iron Checked
If you have restless legs syndrome (RLS), have your doctor check your iron levels—and, if needed, start treatment with supplemental iron. That’s according to new guidelines from the American...
‘Silent Reflux’: A Different Kind of Acid Reflux
If you have a chronic cough, difficulty swallowing, or other persistent symptoms that seem to arise from your throat, your problem may be related to acid reflux—even if you’re...
