Over the years, I’ve heard countless times that crosswording also helps ward off dementia. Is this true?
Bodywork
Bodywork: Making sense of a childhood illness
A friend told me her preschool-age daughter likely has fifth disease. I’ve never heard of it, but it sounds scary. Is it?
Bodywork: Getting the skinny on weight-loss drugs
I’ve heard a lot about a new generation of weight-loss drugs that have become quite popular. What are they, and how effective are they?
Bodywork: The risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy
A friend who recently turned 50 is beginning to experience some symptoms of menopause, so her physician brought up the possibility of hormone replacement therapy.
Bodywork: Does your doctor’s white coat make you nervous?
I’ve heard that the mere sight of a physician’s white coat can drive up a person’s blood pressure. Is this a real thing?
Bodywork: A link between irritable bowel syndrome and gravity?
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?
