Lisa Cooper

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...

Neck pain has a sneaky ability to make a great night's sleep turn awful. You fall asleep, and the next morning, you awake with a sore neck, a thumping headache, or even an unusual buzzing in your arms. If that's you, you're not alone. The position you...

Energy drinks are ubiquitous—stretching along store aisles, stuffed in gym bags, and clutched by students pulling all-nighters. With giant brands like Red Bull, Monster, and 5-hour ENERGY raking in billions of dollars annually, there's no denying these products have an ardent fan base. But have you ever...

Vegetarian diets are more popular than ever, with people embracing them for all sorts of reasons—better health, animal welfare, or a desire to reduce their environmental footprint. Cutting out meat can lower your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer. But going vegetarian isn’t...

Lower back pain has a way of showing up at the most inconvenient times—after a long day at your desk, a weekend spent gardening, or even when you’ve done nothing out of the ordinary. It’s one of the most common physical complaints out there, affecting people of...

Have you seen rosemary oil popping up in nearly every hair care section and appearing all over social media? If you're curious whether this herbal treatment delivers on the buzz, you're not alone. Let's get a closer look at why rosemary oil is becoming a breakout star...

Are you noticing seaweed everywhere these days—on sushi rolls and salad bowls, in snack packs and smoothies? That ocean-grown superfood is more than a fleeting fad; it's also loaded with amazing health benefits that make it a super-charged addition to your diet. Before you begin sprinkling it...