Contrary to what you’ve seen in old horror movies, when you’re hypnotized, you can’t be forced to do anything you don’t want to do. What hypnosis will do is make you more receptive to suggestion. Studies show that it can even ease some physical conditions. As a result, hypnosis has shed its hocus-pocus image and […]

Creating a child is a miracle. It’s also inherently risky. At one time, pregnancy was a major cause of death among young women. But thanks to medical advances and our health care system, maternal mortality has decreased significantly in almost every country since 1930. Statistically, the risks are greatest for women younger than 20 and […]

Is there anyone reading this article who hasn’t been constipated at one time or another? Symptoms can range from feeling bloated to stomach cramps, but for many people the solution is the same: laxatives. The next time you reach for one, however, bear in mind that laxatives aren’t without risks, and overusing them can make […]

When your head is pounding or your back is aching, there are dozens of over-the-counter analgesics, or pain relievers, available to make you feel better. But with so many brands, ingredients, indications, and side effects, how do you figure out which one to take? You don’t need a pharmacology degree to come up with the […]