Lisa Cooper

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...

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...