Americans are increasingly retiring later, dying sooner, and are sicker in between. Despite the remarkable scientific advancements in the medical field, we are still a nation of chronically-ill people who…
Author: <span>Dr. Daniel Thomas, DO, MS</span>
It’s not fair! Not only are the rich getting richer, but many of them are also now getting younger—biologically, that is. A new area of healthcare called Regenerative Medicine is…
Many older folks find it difficult to engage in regular, vigorous exercise. According to a new study published in the journal Endocrinology, a less strenuous activity—called whole-body vibration or WBV—can…
If you have found it next to impossible to lose weight and keep it off, you need to read this: A major and hidden underlying cause of the obesity epidemic…
Previous research has shown a link between Alzheimer’s disease and a diminished sense of smell. A new study from Stockholm University has found that people who lose their sense of smell…
Many people have given up their favorite sugary drink for its diet alternative in hopes of losing weight and boosting their health. But according to a study at the Karolinska…
The importance of a healthy liver cannot be overstated. It used to be that most liver diseases were caused by alcohol consumption or by hepatitis viruses. Nowadays, the leading causes…
When taking certain medication, be sure to avoid eating grapefruit and drinking grapefruit juice. While grapefruit is delicious and has many health benefits, it can interact with some common medication, causing serious…
Getting a good night’s sleep is one of the most important things we can do for our health, but did you know you can get additional benefits by sleeping naked?…
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), about one out of six people in the United States aged 14 to 49 have genital herpes caused by the HSV-2 infection…