October 23, 2015 Avoiding injury on the golf course The game of golf requires a lot of physical coordination, and any golfer will tell you that a day on the course can take its toll on his or her body. Dr. Bradford Parsons, an orthopedic surgeon, talks about some common golf injuries
October 23, 2015 Brain scans reveal doctors actually feel their patients' pain -- and relief While many studies have focused on how the patient benefits from the doctor-patient relationship, very few have focused on how the physician feels when he or she treats someone. As it turns out, the doctor is more in-tune with the patient experience than one might think
October 23, 2015 Surgery, therapy both prove good for knee repair You might not want to rush into knee surgery. Physical therapy can be just as good for a common injury and at far less cost and risk, the most rigorous study to compare these treatments concludes
October 23, 2015 Most Americans are happily overweight, report finds As Americans carefully avoid counting the calories they consumed over Thanksgiving, a new Gallup poll has found that as our waistlines increase, so does our perceptions of our ideal weight
October 23, 2015 Eating fish tied to lower risk of colon polyps Women who eat about three servings of fish per week have a somewhat lower chance of having polyps found during a routine colonoscopy than women who eat just one serving every two weeks
October 23, 2015 New bird flu strain called 'one of most lethal' viruses baffles scientists A new bird flu strain that has sickened more than 100 and killed 22 in China is "one of the most lethal" of its kind, and has now spread to another country, according to the World Health Organization
October 23, 2015 Marshmallows (and other at-home remedies) to soothe sore throats These easy, non-prescription remedies can help ease soreness and scratchiness fast
October 23, 2015 Tai chi: Getting there more slowly, but gracefully and intact For modern, harried lifestyles focused on getting and spending, fitness experts say tai chi, the ancient Chinese slow-moving exercise, can be an ideal way for anyone to stay fit.
October 23, 2015 Seeing medical records might ease hospital patients’ confusion Letting patients see their medical records while they’re in the hospital might ease worry and confusion without extra work for doctors and nurses, a small study suggests.
October 23, 2015 Leaning a new skill improves memory in seniors, study shows While many senior citizens engage in crosswords or Sudoku puzzles to keep their minds sharp, a new study indicates that people who attempt to learn a new task might actually see greater cognitive benefits.
