Weeding out serotonin disruptors
"I ain't left this little room ... tryna concentrate to breathe, cause this piff [weed] so potent, killing serotonin," sings Grammy-winning R&B singer The Weeknd in his song "Initiation." With over 4 million views on YouTube, it seems the mood-enhancing neurotransmitter and all-around...
Can probiotics effectively treat eczema? Is falling for the workout vest sales pitch unhealthy?
Q: My mom has eczema, and I heard that eating probiotics can alleviate her symptoms. Is there any truth to that? - Amy D., Duluth, Minnesota
A: Yes, probiotics may help control eczema, especially when used in conjunction with other treatments, such as...
Constipation consternation
If you don't, in the words of one omnipresent TV commercial, "enjoy the go" - or hardly go at all - you're not alone. An American Gastroenterological Association survey revealed that about 16 percent of all Americans and 33 percent of those over 60 are chronically constipated. Lots of doctor's office visits are...