Urinary incontinence is an awkward thing to talk about. It’s an even more awkward thing to live with.
To prevent an accident, women who suffer from it stop doing things they love, such as running or playing sports. Some stop drinking the water they need to live a healthful life. Some are even nervous about leaving the house.
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Many of us are carrying around too much of it because we eat too much of it — but experts say certain kinds of fat, in the right amount, can actually be good for you.
“We need fat to help absorb and store vitamins,” said Charlotte Scott, registered dietitian at McKay-Dee Hospital. “Don’t use a lot of fat, but don’t be fat-phobic. I...
COLUMBIA, S.C. — In a state that ranks as one of the most obese in the country, the new Miss South Carolina offers the classic example of how we got into this mess and how we can get out.
Since 22-year-old Bree Boyce won her crown earlier this month, the buzz around her weight-loss story has attracted attention from national and...
HARTFORD, Conn. — When Don Gotler was undergoing two procedures preparing him for treatment for his esophageal cancer last year, his doctor asked if he wanted to take part in the hospital’s new hypnotherapy program. Combined with anesthesia, he was told, the hypnosis would help alleviate anxiety and post-surgery pain.
“I thought, what...
The moment you step into oppressive heat, the body senses life-threatening danger and starts fighting to keep things cool.
The heart beats faster as it increases the flow of blood to the skin, trying to keep critical internal organs from overheating. But if your core temperature continues to rise, drastic measures kick in. Sweat starts...
