Healthy Living
Too much screen time? Sit up straight to avoid painful tech neck
A modern affliction known as tech neck has physicians prescribing the selfie position to patients who regularly check their devices.… Read More ›
Diet quiz: Which diet suits you best?
Finding a diet plan that suits your nutrition goals and lifestyle choices can be daunting. If you’re confused about which… Read More ›
Gen X, older millennials are drinking too much
Osteopathic physicians who specialize in addiction medicine find adults in their mid-30s to 40s are drinking too much alcohol, too often.
Regular cannabis use makes some medication less effective
Patients who regularly use cannabis can require more than two times the usual level of sedation when undergoing medical procedures, according to a JAOA study.
The Mediterranean diet: 5 fast facts
Eating legumes, nuts, fish and olive oil in place of simple carbohydrates and saturated fats will boost energy, shed weight and ultimately prevent heart disease, says cardiologist Jay Mohan, DO.
Intermittent fasting: Can we fast our way to better health?
Diet trends come and go, but the newest dietary craze—intermittent fasting—can actually trace its roots to the days of the… Read More ›
Poll: Americans may be taking unnecessary vitamins, supplements
More than 4 in 5 American adults (86 percent) take vitamins or supplements, according to a recent online survey conducted… Read More ›
Physicians call for policies to disarm older patients with dementia
Gun-owning baby boomers pose a looming crisis, according to an article in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association.
Survey: 38% of parents say their children experience anxiety
Nearly two in five parents say their child suffers from anxiety, according to a new survey commissioned by the American Osteopathic Association and conducted online by The Harris Poll.
The keto diet: 5 fast facts you should know
The ketogenic diet has been used to treat epilepsy and may improve insulin sensitivity, but it has its downsides, too.