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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.

If you suffer from abdominal pain, cramping and urgent bowel movements, you know how distressing that can be. IBS and IBD are terms that often are used interchangeably to describe those symptoms, but they aren’t the same.

Heartburn and regurgitation do not always signal that you have GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), even though that is a common condition linked to these symptoms. A large hiatal hernia can allow food and acid to back up into your esophagus, also leading to these symptoms.

Perhaps the biggest challenge for those of us wanting to drop pounds is coming to grips with the fact that it requires more than simply changing eating habits. Efforts to achieve meaningful weight loss need to address underlying hidden barriers, including physiological, behavioral and psychological factors.

Call it biological coincidence or purposeful design. Certain foods look very similar to the body parts they benefit — in shape, color or both. It’s a good reminder of how foods are connected to our bodies and why the adage “food is medicine” makes good sense. Here are a few foods that look like the parts of the body they help.

If you are about to undergo your first chemotherapy treatment, you’ve probably heard a horror story or two about how bad the side effects can be.

It’s a typical weekday night after dinner. You’re relaxing on the sofa when a burning sensation surges across your chest. You had the same thing happen a few nights earlier, but tonight the pain is joined by a frightening tightness in your throat. Could this be a heart attack? Or maybe just a nasty bout of heartburn? But even if it is “just heartburn,” should you be concerned enough to see a doctor? 

Playing a high-impact sport like football or hockey isn’t the only way to get a concussion. And kids aren’t the only ones who hit their heads. If you’re older than 65, you also are at risk.

Sciatica is one of the most common types of nerve pain, affecting up to 40 percent of the population. Rather than being a disorder of its own, the pain is actually a symptom of several other lower back spinal disorders.

Unless you’re living in a bubble, injuries are an unfortunate part of living. We acquire cuts and scrapes through any number of activities, from biking to preparing dinner to opening that latest box from an online retailer. But they don’t always require a trip to the doctor or emergency room. Generally, if the wound is clean, not too large or deep, not excessively painful and without significant bruising or bleeding, it can be treated safely at home.