Emma Thompson

Ever notice how a fast walk or a brief swim can take some of the day's tension away? There's a reason for that. Exercise is not simply to get fit or feel like you're losing a few pounds—it's one of the most potent tools we have for...

You’ve probably heard the old saying: “Feed a cold, starve a fever.” It’s one of those bits of folk wisdom that’s been passed down for generations, dating back to the 1500s. The idea behind it was simple: eating warms the body when you’re chilled from a cold,...

Ever stand at the bread aisle, totally paralyzed by options? With terms like "multigrain," "whole wheat," and "sprouted" screaming at you from each shelf, it's no wonder you feel confused. But the reality is: all breads are not created equal. Some are nutritional giants that can improve...

Headaches are something nearly everybody struggles with at one time or another, but not all headaches are created equal. From a dull throb that seeps in after a long, stress-filled day to a quick, stabbing pain that appears out of thin air, knowing the various types of...

Tamarind—that tart, sweet fruit you may be familiar with from chutneys, candies, or thirst-quenching beverages—is better than just a tasty spice. In Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean, it's been a mainstay in home cuisine as well as traditional medicine for centuries. And now, in addition...

The weight loss industry is filled with promises—some tantalizing, others outright dangerous. Perhaps one of the more enduring fads to pop up time and time again is the HCG diet. Hyped as a quick path to sensational results and a "reset" metabolism, the method has gained a...

Physical therapy is usually one of the silent heroes in medicine, working behind the scenes to restore individuals' movement, confidence, and quality of life after surgery, illness, or injury. Whether you are trying to move less painfully, recover from a sports injury, or cope with a chronic...

The flexitarian diet is catching on—and it's not hard to understand why. It provides the optimal compromise: the rich flavors and healthfulness of a plant-based diet, with the ability to indulge in a nice steak or a bit of grilled fish when the mood hits. That's the...

The notion of achieving a sun-kissed glow without ever venturing outside has swept across social media. Influencers and social users are saying that consuming a large quantity of carrots—or carotenoid supplements—will provide a "natural tan." It's every woman's fantasy: no sunburn, no streaky fake tan, just eat...

Glaucoma is one of those things that can creep up on you quietly, gradually destroying your sight before you even know it. Nicknamed the "silent thief of sight," glaucoma is a collection of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, the critical link between your eyes and...

Nerve pain—also referred to as neuropathic pain or neuralgia—isn't your run-of-the-mill ache. It isn't caused by bumping your knee or pulling a muscle. Rather, it occurs when something goes awry with your nervous system itself. That means the ache can appear anywhere along the vast network that...

Foods with acidity are all around you—your breakfast orange juice, your dinner pasta with marinara sauce. While they may taste zesty and invigorating, their effects on your body—particularly your teeth and digestive tract—may be more involved than you realize. Understanding which foods are very acidic and how...