A Walk To Remember
Contributor Devra Lee Fishman participates in the Avon Walk each year, not only to raise money for a cure, but to stay connected to her lifelong friend.... More
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In Defense of Microbiomes
In this video, Jonathan Eisen explains why good microbes may actually be our first line of defense against infection, disease, and lasting medical conditions.... More
The Problem with Life Support
Dr. Murray explains the pain and discomfort terminal patients experience on life support, and what families might not consider when choosing to prolong a loved... More
Parting the Wild Horse’s Mane
T'ai chi video with David-Dorian Ross: Build coordination and lower-body strength with Parting the Wild Horse's Mane technique.... More
Waving Hands Like Clouds
T'ai chi video with David-Dorian Ross: Loosen the spine and develop better waist rotation with the Waving Hands Like Clouds technique.... More
Rooster Stands on One Leg
T'ai chi video with David-Dorian Ross: Improve balance and posture with the Rooster Stands on One Leg technique.... More
5-Minute Fitness: T’ai Chi for Calmness and Strength
Follow t'ai chi master David-Dorian Ross in these t'ai chi videos and gain stronger muscles, better weight control, and an overall healthier you.... More
Post Investigates Probiotics
Potential health benefits range from better digestive health to prevention of colds and flus—but are the claims justified?... More
What Are Probiotics?
Joan Salge Blake explains some of the potential benefits of probiotics.... More
The Cholesterol Conundrum
Statin drugs benefit some people immensely but are taken by millions more. If you’re at low risk for heart disease, taking drugs to lower your... More
The New Science of Stress
We now understand how chronic worry chips away at good health—and what it takes to relieve the tension of everyday life.... More
Medical Breakthrough: The Viral Link to Mental Illness
Surprising new evidence has implicated pre-natal infection in conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and autism.... More
The Post Investigates: Cancer Vaccines
Cancer researcher Patrick Hwu, M.D., likes to think of the body’s immune system as the armed forces in charge of homeland defense and of tumor... More
