DIY Health

Joyce Hollman

The root that gets to the root of resistant cancer stem cells

Imagine weeding your garden by cutting back the stalks as low to the ground as possible, then leaving it at that. Not a very effective technique, is it? If you don’t pull out the roots, those weeds will grow back pretty quickly.

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

The most effective relief for your TMJ pain

A new study by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry has finally compared the different options available to patients suffering from jaw pain, giving us insight into what the most effective options for pain relief really are…

Joyce Hollman

Fighting macular degeneration with coconut oil

Coconut oil has been shown to have multiple benefits that help with weight, infections, prostate enlargement and cognitive impairment. So, would it be surprising to learn that coconut oil can help with a nutrient deficiency common in people with macular degeneration?

Jenny Smiechowski

What heavy drinking does to your DNA

Drinking is an expected part of social life. That may mean only having a margarita with friends once a month at your favorite Mexican restaurant. But if your social circle brings out the heavy drinker in you, there’s something you should know…

Jenny Smiechowski

Independent agers skip the gym for this instead

There are a variety of reasons older adults can lose independence. But mainly, it comes down to a loss of physical mobility or a loss of cognitive ability. If the gym’s not for you, try this fun way to lower your risk of losing your independence from either of these causes…

Joyce Hollman

4 real health benefits of a good cry

When was the last time you had a good cry? For me, it was just the other day. When it was over, boy, did I feel good! Why? It turns out there’s science behind what tears do for your emotional well-being as well as your physical health…