About: Wendy Braun

Wendy Braun is the Post medical editor. She often reminds herself that Living Well requires tending to one’s spirit, as well as one’s body.

Posts by Wendy Braun:

Migraines in the News

Are you (or someone know) one of nearly 30 million Americans who suffer migraines? Check out these promising treatments.... More

4 Steps to Safe Supplements

How to find dietary supplements that are most likely to help your health—and the ones that could harm it. ... More

Take a Swing at Asthma

The US Open Tennis Tournament is in full swing! And Medical Update is serving up some tips from Grand Slam tennis Champion Mary Joe Fernandez... More

Diabetes News

Nicer than needles: Insulin pills are finally in clinical trials.... More

Strong Bones for Life

Depending on your health and fitness level (and with your doctor’s permission), consider these exercises to help bones stay strong as you move through life.... More

Drug Alerts

New research suggests that two popular pills—acid-reducers for chronic heartburn and calcium supplements to protect bones—may carry unexpected risks.... More

Medical Breakthroughs: Past and Present

Throughout its long history, the Saturday Evening Post magazine has featured breakthrough advances in medicine and science that revolutionize health care and transform people’s lives,... More

Decoding Your Medical Bills

Feel confused and overwhelmed by indecipherable medical bills from multiple health care providers and facilities? Help is on the way.... More

A Widow’s Life

Losing a loved one brings about monumental changes. Here’s how to survive the first year of widowhood from author Susan Beer and online resources for... More

12 Tips for Better Health

Christmas in July? Why not New Year’s in August? It's not too late to make 2010 a banner year for healthy habits with these simple... More

Melanoma Update

Examining cells under a microscope is the gold standard for diagnosing the most deadly form of skin cancer. But a “good eye” remains key.... More

Walk Your Way to Fitness

Today is the best day to start a walking program! Here’s how to put your best foot forward.... More

Get Out, Get Fit

Take advantage of long summer days to boost your energy and lift your spirits with outdoor exercise.... More

Curing SCA with Defibrillators and No-Hands CPR

Heart rhythm expert Dr. Richard Page, immediate past president of the Heart Rhythm Society and chair of the Department of Medicine at the University of... More