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Every day we use our ears to hear, but these complex organs also are integral to our sense of balance. Deep within the inner ear is the vestibular system, which helps us do things like stand, move gracefully and keep our eyes stable while nodding our heads.

Whether it’s the sand between your toes or the tickle of grass beneath your feet, there’s nothing like the feeling of going barefoot. And in Florida, it’s warm enough to go shoeless almost all year long.

Running your first race can be both intimidating and exhilarating.  You anticipate the natural “runner’s high” that comes with physical activity, the fresh early-morning air and the achievement of crossing the finish line. But if you haven’t trained properly, an injury could ruin the experience. 

Women can have a lower sex drive than men because we have lower testosterone levels. This can affect everything from sex drive to the blood flow to sexual organs to the quality of orgasms. Simply put, this difference in levels even can affect our need to have sex.

In today’s busy world, we’re all stretched thin by work, family, appointments and obligations. Add in the stress and responsibilities of caring for an aging parent or critically ill family member, and it’s easy to become overwhelmed. That’s why it’s essential for caregivers to take the time to care for themselves, too.

We all know exercise is good for us — that is, unless we overdo it and end up with a sprained ankle, pulled muscle or other injury. Warming up is the best way to get your body ready for exercise. Understanding how and when to warm up can help you get the most out of your workout while minimizing injuries. 

Pancreatic cancer isn’t common, but it is one of the deadliest types of cancer. That’s because symptoms usually don’t surface until the cancer is already in late stages, making it difficult to treat. 

Uneven pavement, a faulty step, a slide tackle on the soccer field — your ankles probably aren’t top of mind until you feel that unmistakable twinge of pain signaling injury. Made up of bones, cartilage, tendons and ligaments, your ankle is the fulcrum point that links your leg to your foot, allowing the foot to move up and down and side to side independently of the leg. These are all essential movements in walking, running, climbing stairs and playing sports. But this delicate connector is also vulnerable to damage, with ankle sprains or fractures among the most common orthopedic injuries among all age groups. 

Most of the time sex feels great, so it can be unsettling when you feel pain after intercourse. For some men, the pain can trigger performance anxiety and may diminish interest and pleasure during intercourse.

Eating right can keep your heart, digestion and brain functioning properly, but did you know a healthy diet can help your prostate, too?