Author Archives: health

9 Common Feet Problems and Podiatrists’ Simple Solutions

Conditions Alyssa JungDec 21 Foot problems can plague you any time of year, but summer can be especially damaging. We asked podiatrists to share their best tips for keeping healthy. Foot pain? Create better support YURII MASLAK/Shutterstock Shoes that notoriously lack support around the arch, ankle, and heel (like flip-flops or some sandals) can cause… Read More »

I tried the keto diet that's sweeping Silicon Valley with help from a gadget that tracks progress

Ketogenic dieting has become a favorite pastime of Silicon Valley techies who want to hack their bodies to improve energy levels and performance. The regimen involves eating foods that are high in fat and some protein, while keeping carbohydrates to a minimum.

6 Skincare Myths: Real Or Not?

With so many skincare products saturating the market telling you what you should and shouldn’t do for your skin, it can be tricky to determine the correct way to care for your skin. Many myths may currently dictate your beauty routine and could also be the reason your skin isn’t reaching its health potential. Check… Read More »

'Widespread and dangerous': Facing medical uncertainty, doctors tell patients it's all in their heads

But that doctor was proved wrong when an MRI showed that the girl had acute flaccid myelitis or AFM, a polio-like disease that’s struck hundreds of children since 2014. Erin Olivera, mother of a child with AFM and founder of a private Facebook page for parents of 400 children with the disease, says Bailey’s experience… Read More »