Advice, Please: How Long Should I Be in Therapy?
As the media has helped to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness, seeking the advice of a therapist has… read more >
7 Reasons to Switch Up Your Workout
When it comes to exercise, many of us are creatures of habit. We head for the same class at the gym, log the same workout on the elliptical trainer, and run the same route every single time we lace up our sneakers. Sure, regular… read more >
Quirky Questions: Are deodorants and antiperspirants unhealthy?
If you’re concerned about certain ingredients in deodorants and antiperspirants causing disease, you’re not alone–these concerns have circulated for years. In particular, parabens and aluminum, which are found in some deodorants and antiperspirants, have been implicated in breast cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. But are… read more >
Your Eyes After 40: What’s Normal and What’s Not
Even if you’ve had twenty-twenty vision all your life, as the birthdays pile up post-40, you might suddenly find yourself squinting or coping with other vision-related troubles for the first time. After your fortieth birthday, it’s time to get to know an eye doctor… read more >
5 Types of Yoga to Try Now
Yoga offers numerous health benefits that range from increased flexibility, strength, stamina, and body awareness to better breathing, injury prevention, stress reduction, and a calm mind. According to some estimates, 20 million people in the US regularly practice some form of yoga and that… read more >

