A friend sent me an article suggesting that gravity might be a factor in causing irritable bowel syndrome. Could this really be true? And if so, what does it mean for people affected by this condition?
Bodywork
Bodywork: Time for another Covid booster?
Each week, OMRF Vice President of Research Dr. Rod McEver opens “Adam’s Journal” to answer a medical question from Adam Cohen, OMRF’s senior vice president & general counsel. Adam’s Journal Here’s a question from a reader: Dear Dr. McEver, I got my fourth Covid vaccination in September. I am at high risk because of my […]
Bodywork: An introduction to the gut microbiome
I’ve heard products advertising their benefits for “gut health.” What exactly is that, and how would I even know if my gut is healthy – or not?
Bodywork: Does being short have health benefits?
I recently read an article claiming that there’s never been a better time to be short.
Bodywork: How love makes you healthier
As someone who’s (relatively) newly engaged, I know the happiness that love brings. Surely, that happiness must also mean good things for a person’s health? Inquiring Valentine’s Day minds want to know!
Bodywork: Understanding a low iron reading
My sister is a 48-year-old vegetarian and a marathoner. Recently, she was feeling fatigued, and a friend suggested she have her iron levels tested. The results showed that her ferritin levels were low. What does this mean? Should she worry?
