More than 60 million Americans have heartburn at least once a month. I’m one of them. In fact, I was found to have gastroesophageal reflux disorder—aka GERD, more commonly known as acid reflux—back in college because […]
You might think that because you’re paying for something that the doctor ordered, you have no other options. In some cases, the price is the price, but you do have options a lot of the […]
Whether you want to get back in shape or you’re focused on getting in shape for the very first time, fitness begins with starting where you are and then setting reasonable goals you’ll truly enjoy […]
Taking vitamin C isn’t the only way to boost your immune system. Getting a good night’s sleep will also go a long way toward defending against illness. That’s especially important right now. Not only are we still […]
If you have had to have teeth removed — either some, or all of them — your dentist will recommend that you replace those teeth with an appliance that closely replicates the look and function […]
Herbs have been used as medicine for thousands of years, and quite a few are well known for their sleep-promoting benefits. They may even have a few advantages over pharmaceutical sleep aids. “Unlike prescription medications, […]
Many people contemplate the cost of raising children long before they have them. There are daycare and preschool fees to consider, a possible increase in rent or mortgage payments if a family needs more space […]
When it launched in 2010, the Affordable Care Act was designed to ensure all Americans could afford health care. Yet even though the law provided more people with health insurance, it didn’t remove all of the out-of-pocket […]
The Sunday dreads, Sunday night blues, Sunday depression: These are all terms for the anxiety and stress many of us experience as Monday obligations loom over the precious few hours left in the weekend. A Sleep Judge […]
Did you declare you’d be a doctor someday back when you were just a little kid? Perhaps your parents bought you one of those toy medical bags, with a plastic stethoscope and tiny bottles for […]