Why You Should Not Rake Fall Leaves

Fall is all about sweaters, hot beverages, and jumping into piles of leaves. We spend hours raking leaves in the fall. Most of us toss them to the curb, after which they are collected and subsequently end up in landfills. But are these attempts to clean up our yards misguided? Natural gardeners suggest that perhaps […]

Study Finds Risks of Two Commonly Taken Antidepressants

Depression is a serious mental illness — one that affects more than 15 million adults in the U.S. For some women, pregnancy can bring about new depression symptoms, or worsen existing ones. However, before going to your doctor for an antidepressant prescription, you should know the very real risks that these drugs carry. A study, […]

5 Early Joint Pain Mistakes That Keep You Stuck

Joint pain can flip your routine overnight. Yesterday you were fine, and today every step, twist, or reach comes with a sharp reminder that something is off. The longer you guess, the easier it is to slip into “common sense” fixes that actually make stiffness, irritation, and inflammation hang around. Most people don’t realize how […]

4 Strategies for Getting a Healthy Midday Nap

What is the best way to reduce feelings of frustration and stress? Yoga, meditation, listening to quiet music? While all of these can have a positive effect on stress levels, a new study conducted by researchers from the University of Michigan has found that the secret to feeling less day-to-day frustration might just be a […]

The Future of Medicine: 3D Printing

The technology of 3D printing is a technique that creates 3D objects from digital designs right before your eyes. Typically, 3D printers work with plastic or other malleable materials to create 3D structures that can be used for toys, lab tools, furniture, and more. Until recently, 3D printing was seen as more of a novelty […]