There are questions which have challenged the limits of human intellect since the dawn of man… Which came first, the chicken or the egg? What is the meaning of life? Are we alone in the universe?
Here’s one that’s more in our wheelhouse: What’s the best way to relieve muscle soreness? Is it ice, or is it heat?
… Read MoreChronic pain is the most common health complaint in the U.S. More than 100 million Americans suffer from it.1
And one condition causes more pain in more people than any other by far. It’s osteoarthritis. More than 30 million Americans adults have it.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is associated with aging. It’s often called “wear and tear” arthritis. The most common symptoms are pain and stiffness in the hips, knees, or lower back, particularly first thing in the morning.… Read More
Millions of Americans go to the doctor every year for back pain, a cough, allergy symptoms, or some other routine kind of inflammation… And they come home with a week’s worth of prednisone or another steroid drug.
Harmless, right?
A major new study finds these frequently prescribed medications are far more dangerous than previously believed.
… Read MoreAmerica has become a nation of pill poppers. In the last 12 years, the percentage of people taking five or more prescription drugs has nearly doubled, to 15% from 8%.
Nearly 60% of American adults now take at least one drug daily. That’s up from 51% just a dozen years earlier.1
Big Pharma spends millions every year on advertising and marketing.… Read More
The 50 million Americans with arthritis pay a high price for their pain. They spend more than $100 billion a year on treatments.1
Sufferers often take daily doses of over-the-counter analgesics such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen. Or they may turn to prescription NSAIDs or opioid painkillers. Some patients add sleep medications and antidepressants to overcome the insomnia and stress of dealing with constant pain.… Read More
You probably think you know how the placebo effect works… Someone gives you a pill or other treatment for a health condition. Unbeknownst to you, the pill is fake. It doesn’t contain any active ingredient. But you get better anyway. Your belief in the treatment is what heals you.
Now, a new groundbreaking study shows the placebo effect works even when you know you’re getting fake treatment.… Read More