During this time of year, many of us are struggling with the heartbreak of humidity. The moisture in the air can feel thick enough to cut. As you walk outside, you may wonder if you’ve walked into a sauna/oven combo! The temperature of our skin is typically cooled as perspiration ...

Wash the windows? Maybe next week. Take the watch to the jeweler for repair? Later. A kitchen renovation? Forget it — too many decisions. We’ve all occasionally postponed a dreaded chore or task. But if it’s the rule instead of the exception, can it be problematic or lead to health ...

You walk from one room to another and forget why you went in there. You open a phone book to look up a number, and … now what was I looking for? A senior moment? Maybe. But there may be another explanation. The Microbiome-Gut-Brain Axis Recent research indicates a connection ...

Many women adore their high heels and wouldn’t consider giving up this fashion item, even in light of the fact that they have been shown to contribute to knee and back problems, ankle injuries, falls, shortened calf muscles, and an awkward gait. If putting those heels “on hold” is still ...

Neem (Azadirachta indica) has a wide range of medicinal properties. The tree, growing 40-50 feet or higher, is native to India and naturalized in many tropical and subtropical countries. All parts of the tree have been used medicinally for several thousand years. Neem is currently used in cosmetics, personal care ...