Wellness News
For Stubborn Sciatica, Acupuncture May Be Worth a Shot
If you’ve been laid low by sciatica pain for months, acupuncture might bring some lasting relief, according to a recent study.
Sciatica refers to symptoms that flare due to irritation...
Got Restless Legs? Get Your Iron Checked
If you have restless legs syndrome (RLS), have your doctor check your iron levels—and, if needed, start treatment with supplemental iron. That’s according to new guidelines from the American...
Blood Pressure Measurement: Mind Your Arm
Blood pressure checks may seem simple, but some details need to be right to get an accurate reading. Now a new study shows that simply having your arm in...
Can You Hear Me Now?
It’s been just over two years since hearing aids became available over the counter, but we haven’t known much about how well they work—until now. A small new study...
Even More Reason to Get Your Flu Shot
If you need extra motivation to get your flu shot this fall, here it is: A new study finds that people battling the flu may also face a temporary...
Fending Off Dementia
We do not yet have medications that can halt or reverse dementia, but there are plenty of ways to help lower the chances of developing it—including some steps you...
Can You Prevent Cancer?
Close to half of all cancer cases and deaths in the U.S. could potentially be prevented through healthier eating, exercise, and other lifestyle measures, a new study suggests.
Cancers are...
Go a Little Nuts
If you’re striving to lose a few pounds, you might consider making nuts a go-to snack—as long as you keep an eye on your total daily calories, too.
That, in...
IBS: Which Diet Is Best?
For people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a diet that limits carbohydrates—and certain ones in particular—may bring more relief than medication, according to a new well-conducted study.
IBS is an...
Stand Up for Lower Blood Pressure
If you’re looking to shave some points from your blood pressure, it might be as easy as getting up from the couch or your desk more often, a recent...
