Category: STRETCHING

Think your child has ADHD? What your pediatrician can doThink your child has ADHD? What your pediatrician can do

ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is the most common neurobehavioral disorder of childhood. It affects approximately 7% to 8% of all children and youth in the US. As the

A muscle-building obsession in boys: What to know and doA muscle-building obsession in boys: What to know and do

By the time boys are 8 or 10, they’re steeped in Marvel action heroes with bulging, oversized muscles and rock-hard abs. By adolescence, they’re deluged with social media streams of

Should you be sleepmaxxing to boost health and happiness?Should you be sleepmaxxing to boost health and happiness?

If you’ve been on TikTok lately, you know it’s hard to avoid countless influencers touting a concept called sleepmaxxing. Their posts provide tips and tricks to get longer, better, and

Can saw palmetto treat an enlarged prostate?Can saw palmetto treat an enlarged prostate?

Marketed as a natural remedy for an enlarged prostate, saw palmetto is a top-selling dietary supplement. It’s extracted from berries that grow on saw palmetto palm trees, which are native

Measles is making a comeback: Can we stop it?Measles is making a comeback: Can we stop it?

Has the recent news about measles outbreaks in the US surprised you? Didn’t it seem like we were done with measles? In the US, widespread vaccination halted the ongoing spread

Supporting a loved one with prostate cancer: A guide for caregiversSupporting a loved one with prostate cancer: A guide for caregivers

Looking after a loved one who has prostate cancer can be overwhelming. Caregivers — usually partners, family members, or close friends — play crucial roles in supporting a patient's physical

Respiratory health harms often follow flooding: Taking these steps can helpRespiratory health harms often follow flooding: Taking these steps can help

Heavy rains and sea level rise contribute to major flooding events that are one effect of climate change. Surging water rushing into buildings often causes immediate harms, such as drowning

Healthier planet, healthier peopleHealthier planet, healthier people

Everything is connected. You’ve probably heard that before, but it bears repeating. Below are five ways to boost both your individual health and the health of our planet — a

Are you getting health care you don’t need?Are you getting health care you don’t need?

Ever wonder if every medical test or treatment you've taken was truly necessary? Or are you inclined to get every bit of health care you can? Maybe you feel good

What is prostatitis and how is it treated?What is prostatitis and how is it treated?

Prostatitis, or inflammation of the prostate, is more common than you might think — it accounts for roughly two million doctor visits every year. The troubling symptoms include burning or