by Sue Robbins | Feb 9, 2016 | Wellness
Jane Brody, personal health writer for The New York Times, shares with her readers her personal experiences and recent research connecting knitting and health benefits. I’ve made countless afghans, baby blankets, sweaters, vests, shawls, scarves, hats, mittens,...
by Sue Robbins | Jan 29, 2016 | Migraine, Miscellaneous
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), used to treat heartburn and acid reflux, may increase kidney-disease risk. In a study of over 10,000 adults who were followed for 15 years, PPI users were 20% to 50% likelier to develop chronic kidney disease during this time than were...
by Sue Robbins | Jan 28, 2016 | Miscellaneous
Lower back pain develops for lots of reasons, including genetics, lifestyle, ergonomics, sports injuries, snow shoveling, or just bad luck. Often, the underlying cause is unknown. For most people, a first episode of back pain will go away within a week or so. However,...
by Sue Robbins | Jan 26, 2016 | Migraine
According to researchers, pre-existing asthma may be a strong predictor of future chronic migraine attacks in individuals experiencing occasional migraine headaches. “If you have asthma along with episodic or occasional migraine, then your headaches are more...
by Sue Robbins | Jan 19, 2016 | Wellness
Americans spend around $1.3 billion on fish oil products every year, making them one of the most commonly consumed dietary supplements in the country. A new documentary, “Supplements and Safety,” is being aired on the PBS investigative series...
