I recently read an article claiming that there’s never been a better time to be short.
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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?
Bodywork: Can a collar protect athletes from brain injuries?
While watching the NFL playoffs, I’ve noticed a number of players wearing what looks like a collar around their necks. It’s not attached to anything, and it’s not bulky like a typical pad. Any idea what this is and why players are wearing it?
Bodywork: Getting to the root of “chemo curls”
My friend’s chemo treatment caused him to lose his hair temporarily. His formerly straight hair is now curly. Is this normal?
Bodywork: Time to put over-the-counter cold medicines on ice?
Last week, we talked about nutrition when you have a cold or other respiratory virus. But what about treatments? How well do over-the-counter medicines work, especially when it comes to relieving stuffiness and congestion?
Bodywork: Should you feed a cold and starve a fever?
With the many respiratory viruses going around, I’m reminded of an old adage: Feed a cold and starve a fever. Does this time-worn advice hold true?
