7 ways to find relief from long-haul COVID-19

For many of those hit by COVID-19, the disease itself is only part of the battle. The other part? Lasting recovery. “Most patients recover within roug…

What every adult age 50 and older needs to know about shingles (and chickenpox, too)

There’s a lot to celebrate when you turn 50. An increased risk of shingles isn’t exactly one of them. But 1 in 3 people in the U.S. get this viral infe…

The safest way to cure insomnia

If you have insomnia — difficulty falling and/or staying asleep — you’ve probably tried everything you can think of to get a good night’s sleep: cuttin…

4 signs that your bathroom problems might be due to IBS

No one likes to talk about it, but everyone knows what constipation and diarrhea feel like. If you often struggle with either problem (or both!), you m…

Coping with constipation? Help is here!

Constipation. It’s uncomfortable and inconvenient, and it can get in the way of everyday life. It’s also quite common. About a third of adults over age…

What to do when ringworm is in the house

Let’s get something straight from the very beginning: Ringworm (tinea corporis) is not, in fact, caused by worms. Instead, it’s a fungal infection of t…

6 common myths about cold sores

Call it what you will: cold sore, fever blister, pimple from hell. When you get one, you’re in very good company. “At any given time, between 20% and 4…

Have a safer, healthier allergy season when you’re 65 and beyond

Ever hear the myth that older folks are less prone to allergies? Don’t believe it. Mold, pollen and pet dander are equal-opportunity villains, and alle…

Is your asthma medicine working hard enough?

If you’re one of the nearly 20 million adults in the U.S. with asthma, you know that keeping symptoms from interfering with daily life is not an easy t…

Why you’re never too old for new allergies

You’ve sailed through life unbothered by those pesky allergies that leave other people complaining about their runny noses and itchy eyes. Now you’re o…