When it comes to making important choices about treatment options for back pain, it’s worth looking at the experiences of others who have found something that works. In recent years, the Consumer Reports Health Ratings Center has surveyed the magazine’s subscribers to do just that. In April and May 2009, Consumer Reports released some ofRead more
It is common for people with chronic joint pain to feel more pain and stiffness when the weather turns damp or cold. But why do joints ache in these instances? Essentially, our joints sometimes act as human barometers. Researchers believe it’s not actually the cold, snow or rain that causes an increase in joint pain,Read more
No matter how old you are, you’ve probably experienced what is commonly referred to as “a senior moment”. For example, misplacing your car keys or walking into a room and forgetting why. Overall, this is not necessarily a sign of declining memory. However, some types of cognitive abilities do naturally decline as we age. So,Read more
Some decades ago, there was no question that living in the country was healthier than living in the city. Most cities had high levels of crime, pollution and infectious diseases, whereas the fresh country air, open spaces and lack of traffic in rural areas was considered the idyllic way to live. In certain ways, thisRead more
