Body

Can a pill reduce the “existential” pain of being alive, and do you want it to?

A University of Melbourne study shows that Kava reduces anxiety.

Using your phone increases your blood pressure but yoga brings it down.

Colonoscopies are invasive procedures even though the risks are small. There can be bleeding, bowel perforations or other complications especially if you are older however the advantage is that during a colonoscopy the doctor can take a biopsy (a piece of tissue to examine in the lab), remove precancerous polyps if they are there before they grow and spread.

Botox can increase feelings of depression by blocking muscular feedback.

Golfers live longer than non-golfers.

People who exercise have a better quality of sleep.

We can help keep our hormones active and balanced as we age through lifestyle and dietary factors.

Insomnia increases your risk of heart disease.

Exercise reduces stress and anxiety even when you have to do it.

Lipsticks contain metals at levels that could cause health concerns.

Reflexology has been shown to effectively relieve pain.