Lasik surgery to correct poor eyesight is incredibly popular. More than 700,000 Americans had it last year.1
But chances are, most of them don’t know that it has never been rigorously tested. That’s because, unlike new drugs, medical procedures don’t require large-scale clinical studies before they can be used.
… Read MoreSummer sunburn season is here…and despite our best intentions, sooner or later many of us will end up looking like a tomato.
First comes the pain. Then the itch. And finally the ugly peeling. The misery can last for the better part of a week.
… Read MoreNutmeg evokes memories of the fall. We associate the pungent spice with pumpkin pie or perhaps hot cider. Maybe we like a dash in our coffee.
… Read MoreWalking is the ultimate primal exercise. It’s part of what makes humans unique as a species. We are the only mammals that walk on two legs (although some apes do it occasionally).1
It is perhaps the world’s simplest and easiest form of exercise. It requires no training or special equipment. And studies have long shown it is one of the best ways to improve your health.… Read More
For decades, mainstream doctors told people with heart problems to avoid coffee.
It was thought that the caffeine would dangerously raise their blood pressure and heart rate, and cause a heart attack. That advice turned out to be nonsense.
… Read MoreAmericans have an average life expectancy of 78.7 years. That’s shorter than almost all other high-income countries.
The U.S. ranks 31st in the world for lifespan. We’re behind even small, poorer countries like Cyprus and Malta.1
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