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7 Ways to Maximize Your Brain’s Plasticity and Slow the Aging Process
Babies assimilate information much faster than adults, thanks to brains that are incredibly moldable. But even as you age, that moldability -- called neuroplasticity -- can be strengthened in small ways to fight off mental decay, slow the aging process, lower your risk of dementia and Parkinson’s disease, and help you recover from a stroke,
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I’ve Torn My Rotator Cuff. Can Physical Therapy Fix It?
If you’ve suffered a rotator cuff injury, you’re undoubtedly hoping to avoid surgery. Fortunately, if you don’t have a complete tear, there’s a good chance you’ll be able to rehab with nonsurgical options, including steroid injections and physical therapy.
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Minimizing Weight Gain After Bariatric Surgery
For those who chose to have bariatric surgery, the surgery itself is only part of the solution to maintaining a healthy weight for the rest of your life.
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6 Common Brain Myths Debunked
Most people know as much about their brains as they do the deep ocean. In other words: not a lot.
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Frozen Shoulder: How To Avoid this Middle-Age Malady
For many sufferers, frozen shoulder is an unpleasant surprise. One day, everything’s fine. The next, lifting an arm overhead sends a searing pain through your shoulder. Left untreated, the shoulder joint eventually seizes up and life grinds to a halt.
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3 Breathing Exercises To Relieve Stress and Anxiety
Are you trying to cope with stress and anxiety? Take a deep breath – or several.
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It's All in the Wrist: Treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
If you’re among the 4 million to 10 million Americans affected with carpal tunnel syndrome, you know how painful this condition can be. But it can be treated — often without surgery. Knowing the signs and symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, along with your treatment options, may help you manage this common condition.
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PrEP for HIV Prevention: Here’s What You Need To Know
If you’re worried about contracting HIV, you might be considering pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a prescription medication that that reduces the risk of getting HIV from sex by 99 percent and is at least 75 percent effective in protecting individuals who use injected drugs.
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How Nerves Recover After Trauma
Nerves are essentially an elaborate messenger system, triggering your muscles to move. First, your brain allocates a task, and the nerves communicate with every muscle needed to complete it. Each movement is complicated, requiring dozens if not hundreds of messages sent throughout the body.
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Why Am I Always Tired?
Feeling tired isn’t unusual, especially if you’re a busy mom, have a demanding job – or both. But when fatigue lasts more than a few weeks, it’s time to figure out why.
