We have all probably watched at a sitcom featuring an angry, sleep-deprived wife annoyed by her snoring bed partner. Or maybe you have laughed at a story about coping with a relative’s infamous sleeping habit during the holidays. While snoring is often seen as comical, it can actually be an indication of a serious sleeping […]

Varicose veins: every woman’s worst nightmare that many go to extremes to hide. They can wreck swimsuit season and even keep some women from wearing shorts. Unfortunately, most of the time varicose veins are unavoidable, with more than half of all women in the U.S. affected by them. If you’ve ever heard that you shouldn’t […]

It seems logical that athlete’s foot would only affect athletes, right? But, you might be surprised to find out that you don’t have to be athletic to catch this infection. It’s true that athletes are more prone to athlete’s foot, a fungus that likes to grow in between the toes, because many athletes wear closed-toe […]

What is sticky, comes in many flavors and has been around since prehistoric times? Chewing gum! This popular, moldable treat has received a bad rap throughout the years because people thought it harmed the digestive system. However, there is no evidence to support the idea that it can stay inside your system for 7 years. […]

“No pain, no gain.” If you’ve ever played sports or started an exercise program, you may have motivated yourself with this chant. However, when you feel sudden, sharp pain, or acute pain, it’s your body’s way of slamming on the breaks. If you disregard consistent acute pain, you’re not going to be gaining anything, says […]

Most of us would admit that we can’t go a whole day without our mobile phones. Our phones are like our little lifelines to the world — they allow us to connect instantly with our co-workers, friends and family members. Surely something as seemingly harmless as our phones couldn’t hurt us, right? Unlike many medical […]

Our bodies can burn calories in several ways: basal metabolic rate (BMR), physical activity and digestion. Drinking cold water rather than warm is not one of them. Or, at least cold water doesn’t burn enough calories to be worthy of mentioning. “If your goal is weight loss and burning more calories, I wouldn’t spend time […]

Did you know your body has its own air conditioning system when it becomes too hot? It’s called sweating. Your body releases water on your skin, which then evaporates in order to cool down to the normal temperature of 98.6 degrees. Sweat is 99% water combined with a small amount of salt, proteins, carbohydrates and […]

Jellyfish are almost angelic to watch gliding through the water, but the sting of one of these beautiful sea creatures is not so innocent. Their slimy tentacles can leave a painful mark on our skin. There are several popular methods to relieving the pain of a jellyfish sting, one being to apply urine. However, one […]

Your child sprains his ankle during a soccer game. Do you apply heat or ice to the injury? For most people, the logical answer is to apply an ice pack to the injured area. But, do all injuries or pain need cold? UAMS physical therapist Gayle Quattlebaum says that most of the time, ice is […]