Mind Body

Ask dermatologist Dr. Joseph Bikowski what causes acne, and he’ll start by listing what does not: “Dirt, grease, grime, oil, soft drinks, nuts, chocol...

Whether you’re slumped over a desk or standing tall and proud with your shoulders back, your posture can offer clues about your future. Bad posture is...

For seniors, each passing yearbrings a new ache or pain, making everydaytasks like cleaning the house more difficult. Even though Joanne Fisher, 73, o...

The more frequently you practice meditation, the more the effects sustain themselves throughout your day and throughout your life. Daily meditation pr...

You’re feeling pretty good. After all, your typical weekincludes lifting weights and logging miles on the treadmill. Then why does your back feel sore...

As guys race through life, many of us forget to make a pit stop and properly fuel our bodies. Fast food and microwave meals become routine, and our co...

A visit with relatives in South Africa led Stephanie Wilkins to an extremely satisfying, relaxing and rewarding hobby. In some ways, she says, it’s th...

Most Americans have been advised to adhere to a diet low in saturated fats to promote heart health. However, the paradigm for what constitutes a healt...

There’s a commonly held belief there are no bad dogs, only bad dog owners. Dog lovers adhere to this motto, and routinely rescue pets from abuse and a...

Imagine you’re out to dinner with friends at a popular local spot. Everyone is talking and laughing around you but you’re having a hard time understan...

An estimated 5.8 million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. This includes an ...

Volunteer work is the backbone of any community. It’s been a part of our society since America’s inception, à la Benjamin Franklin’s volunteer firehou...

It seems everywhere you turn, people are talking about yoga and itspowerful benefits. Incorporating yoga into your life can not only make you morefit,...

Silver linings can be more than poetic fodder and pretty pictures. Studies suggest that people who maintain an optimistic outlook, even when life clou...

Independence Day is around the corner. Families are likely prepping to watch or set off fireworks and sparklers. However, the Fourth of July celebrati...

When Dr. Jim Gallant sees a patient suffering from a chronic disease, such as diabetes or heart disease, he knows there’s almost always more to the st...

It turns out that mindfulness — the practice of being fully aware of the present moment — can taste pretty good. Mindfulness comes from the Buddhist c...

Even the most confident amongus would admit to doing it. You walk intoa room, scan the crowd and start makingcomparisons: “She’s so much thinnerthan m...

While eating meatless has an array of health benefits and even significantly reduces your carbon footprint, there is undoubtedly a price you pay cutti...

Oatmeal, garlic, flax seeds, beans, almonds and apples — these foods may sound odd when grouped together, but for balancing cholesterol levels they ar...