Constipation can be caused by many things, though most people never suspect the medicines they are taking. But, it turns out that there are seven sneaky medications you could be taking right now that could be making your restroom trips more troublesome than they should be.

It turns out it’s not just the food at fast food restaurants that can harm your health, it’s the packaging too. To deal with the greasy food, fast food companies have started using toxic grease-proof packaging…

You may do a lot of sitting during your day and the message you’ve been given is that sitting is the new smoking. But there’s research that counters that. It turns out your mindset can have a major impact on your health, so stop believing that this or that is killing you…

The signs and symptoms of anxiety are often difficult to recognize, and can take a real physical toll on your body. Most patients are sure there’s an underlying health problem at the root of symptoms like these. But most often you can blame them on your mind-body connection…

My first memory was waking up, and slowly realizing my family surrounded my bed. I didn’t understand why they were asking if I was ok. And I didn’t remember the evening before. I threw the pill bottle out that very day and never had it refilled. The last thing I needed was a prescription for amnesia.

If anything can truly add years to your life, it’s exercise. Research backs that up. But if you’re not into hitting the gym every morning or doing high intensity interval training a few times a day, can you still benefit? You might be surprised…

If you’re going to get poked with a needle and have your blood drawn, you might as well get the most out of it. It’s your right to question your doctor about the most specific and most sensitive tests for any suspected underlying condition.

Even if you’re diligent about taking immune-boosting vitamins and supplements, eating right and getting rest, the occasional bug gets you. This time of year, I see a lot of patients with bronchitis, and most expect antibiotics. I tell them…

If you let harmful bacteria brew in your mouth, you could be in for serious health problems that require more than a filling to fix. Like a dangerous heart infection called endocarditis or squamous cell carcinoma.

Wellness is within our grasp and yet the U.S. is among the unhealthiest nations in the world. How is this possible with our huge access to information, treatment and medication? There are two main reasons for this…

Heart disease, cancer and now asthma. Just think of processed meat as the cat burglar of your health and vitality, stealthily stealing it away while you’re busy doing other things… like eating a hot dog, a bologna sandwich, bacon or corned beef.

Most people consider it lucky if someone lives a good long life and is “with it” right until the end. But it may be that people live longer because they have a healthy brain and good cognitive function.