Body & Mind

Can essential oils ease cold and flu symptoms?Body & Mind

Can essential oils ease cold and flu symptoms?

Congestion, coughing, runny nose, body aches – we’ve all been there during cold and flu season. And it’s positively miserable.
Breaking the Screen HabitBody & Mind

Breaking the Screen Habit

Over the past two years, Americans have leaned on screens more than ever before. The New Year calls for a…
Fresh Health News: Winter 2022Advances in Healthcare

Fresh Health News: Winter 2022

Meditation to relieve chronic stress, updated dietary guidelines from the American Heart Association, new research on chronic pain, and more
Repairing droopy eyelidsBody & Mind

Repairing droopy eyelids

Beyond merely looking tired, droopy eyelids can lead to problems with daily functions like walking and driving.
Do we need winter layers?Body & Mind

Do we need winter layers?

When the temperatures are frigid, can going outside without a coat really make you sick?
Sleep, InterruptedBody & Mind

Sleep, Interrupted

More than just disruptive, snoring may signal a dangerous sleeping disorder.
The ABCs of Healthy ZZZsBody & Mind

The ABCs of Healthy ZZZs

Most people need between seven and nine hours to move through all of the stages of sleep, including deep sleep.
Muscle UpBody & Mind

Muscle Up

Regardless of age or athletic ability, a healthy muscle mass works to prevent injury and even increase your lifespan. Read
Doctor’s NoteBody & Mind

Doctor’s Note

For Dr. Paige Cisa, a college mission trip to Kenya underscored how impactful—and sensitive—basic gynecological care can be for women
The Alcohol EffectBody & Mind

The Alcohol Effect

A sobering look at the physical and mental tolls of heavy drinking
Curious About CholesterolBody & Mind

Curious About Cholesterol

Our bodies cannot function without this vital lipid, but how do we separate the good from the bad?
Home Sweet HospitalAdvances in Healthcare

Home Sweet Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare leads an effort to deliver acute hospital care directly to patients’ homes.
The weight of menopauseBody & Mind

The weight of menopause

There are plenty of reasons you could gain weight during the perimenopausal and postmenopausal stages of your life. It’s also
6 ways to winter-proof your immune systemBody & Mind

6 ways to winter-proof your immune system

Winter offers a lot to look forward to — the changing weather and extra time with friends and family. But
Should you crack your joints?Body & Mind

Should you crack your joints?

We’ve all heard the old wives’ tale that cracking your knuckles or popping your joints will cause arthritis. But is
“Falling back” an hour: How daylight savings can impact your healthBody & Mind

“Falling back” an hour: How daylight savings can impact your health

Fresh from a summer of long days filled with sunshine, the transition to fall and fewer daylight hours can feel
Diet MistakeBody & Mind

Diet Mistake

Diet Mistake: Dwelling on what we stand to lose rather than what can be gained from healthy changes
Pain in the BumBody & Mind

Pain in the Bum

Too much sitting or standing stresses the deep-seated piriformis muscle and leads to rear end aches
Seated StretchesBody & Mind

Seated Stretches

When getting up and moving isn’t an option, seated stretches offer a convenient platform to keep the body limber without…
Supporting Breast HealthBody & Mind

Supporting Breast Health

Here, we review the most up-to-date advice given to women for supporting these glandular organs, from anatomical awareness to chest…
The Metabolism FactorBody & Mind

The Metabolism Factor

Decoding how the body’s complex chemical processes influence the numbers on your scale
Aligning the SpineBody & Mind

Aligning the Spine

The spine serves as the backbone of human mobility, but back pain flattens eight out of 10 people at some…
A Clear PictureAdvances in Healthcare

A Clear Picture

Doctors utilize video X-rays to pinpoint urinary tract troubles
Sit to Get FitBody & Mind

Sit to Get Fit

When balance and coordination concerns threaten to bench seniors, chair-based sports help get players back into fitness