The use of vitamins and supplements has evolved over the years to become more tailored to individual needs. The standard one-a-day multivitamin remains popular, but now, many more targeted supplements are more prevalent, too.
Practiced for centuries all around the world, hypnosis can be a powerful tool to heal various health conditions ranging from weight loss, anxiety and depression, nicotine addictions, and chronic pain to fear of needles or aversions to certain…
With so much buzz about tele-medicine these days, it can be challenging to know if virtual health care is right for you. Here, we clear up the pros and cons to help you decide, courtesy of four local health experts with inside knowledge.
In 2007, Aarti Batavia relocated to Michigan from India. Settling into her new home wasn’t without challenge, however, as she started experiencing a number of distressing health challenges, including urticaria, weight gain, headaches, depress…
Explore extraordinary ways to connect with nature and improve your well-being BY JAISHREE DREPAUL For many people, spending time in the great outdoors is a natural prescription for well-being. Aside from the more often-touted benefits — suc…
Pickleball is a fun paddle sport serving up plenty of opportunities to improve your physical and mental well-being while having fun! BY JAISHREE DREPAUL Across the United States, pickle-ball — a hybrid of table tennis, racquetball, and tennis…
June is PTSD Awareness Month, and while post-traumatic stress disorder has gained broad diagnostic acceptance, an insidious variant — with deeper roots — remains lesser known BY BRYAN GOTTLIEB In 2015, June became designated as PTSD Awareness…
National Alcohol Awareness Month turns 35 this April, offering an opportunity to reflect on the role alcohol plays in your life. BY JACLYN TROP Thirty-five years after the federal government created a public health campaign to raise awareness…
Local experts share tips to improve your sleep quality in honor of National Sleep Awareness Month. BY KAREN DYBIS On average, adults need seven or more hours of quality sleep each night — but it’s almost certain that all of us will occasional…
Research shows that quality relationships are key to happiness. Here’s how to improve your interactions with everyone from your partner and kids to your coworkers. BY DANIELLE ALEXANDER Ever wondered the secret to happiness? The researchers b…
