Ben Williams

Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, is one of those pesky afflictions that can turn a typical day into an itchy, blurry disaster in a matter of minutes. If your eyes are bloodshot, watery, and have the sensation of having been scrubbed by sandpaper, you're certainly not alone. Pink...

When most people hear low blood pressure, they may imagine someone feeling dizzy or spinning when they get up too quickly. But with other instances, a sudden drop in blood pressure can initiate something much more severe—shock. And not the kind you receive when you're startled, but...

For years, the advice had been easy: if you wish to sleep soundly, don't exercise too close to bedtime. But fresh research is turning that notion on its head, demonstrating that exercise and sleep have a much more fluid—and surprisingly beneficial—interaction than we used to think. We already...

Life with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can be a guessing game. One day, every food seems to be okay. Next, your stomach is putting on a full-blown show of protest. If you've ever asked yourself what you should (or definitely shouldn't) eat when your gut is in...

What Is Ashwagandha? Ashwagandha, also by its scientific classification Withania somnifera—and in some contexts called Indian ginseng or winter cherry—is a strong adaptogenic herb that has been a mainstay of Ayurvedic medicine for many centuries. It's also referred to as nature's stress shield, supporting the body in its...

Catching your balance or perceiving the world is spinning can be both disconcerting and baffling. Dizziness and vertigo are phenomena shared by most individuals at some stage in their lives, yet they are confusing. Dizziness is an all-encompassing term—it can describe being lightheaded, unstable, or faint. Vertigo...

Yoga has traveled far from its origins in ancient India to become a contemporary wellness necessity. What was originally a spiritual discipline aimed at uniting mind and body has become a powerful agent for maintaining health, developing resilience, and achieving peace. Today, yoga is more than just...

Strawberries are everyone's favorite fruit—sweet, juicy, and ideal for everything from smoothies to summertime desserts. But for others, they can be more than a stomach cramp or a pucker face. A strawberry allergy, although not as prevalent as peanut or shellfish allergy, is real and can even...

Pain in your hands can make even the most basic activities of daily life frustrating. Whether you're at the keyboard, cooking a meal, or simply attempting to open a jar, pain in your hands can wear you down quickly. That's where compression gloves enter the picture—a non-surgical,...

If you've ever rolled your ankle getting off a curb or playing a pickup game of basketball, you understand how quickly an ankle sprain can bring you to your knees. It's one of the most frequent injuries around, and it happens to both active and inactive individuals...

Obesity is not all about looks—it's a serious, chronic disease that affects millions of people across the globe. But knowing that obesity puts us beyond the realm of willpower and lifestyle. It is influenced by an intricate mix of genetics, biology, behavior, and environment. Diagnosis of obesity typically...

Let’s face it—there’s something undeniably tempting about a late-night snack. Maybe it’s a cold slice of pizza calling your name from the fridge or a quick handful of almonds to quiet a growling stomach. But does eating before bed mess with your sleep, your weight, or your...