Dad receives ‘shocking’ diagnosis of rare, incurable disease after dismissing aches, pains

Dad receives ‘shocking’ diagnosis of rare, incurable disease after dismissing aches, pains

A dad found out he has been living with a rare incurable disease for 35 years when he put his son through genetic testing — after dismissing his aches and pains for aging. Robin Schultz, 35, and his wife, Brooke, 33, realized their son Noah, now two, wasn’t hitting his milestones and discovered he had … Read more

Could bad toothbrushing be to blame for your migraines and body aches? New study finds surprising link

Could bad toothbrushing be to blame for your migraines and body aches? New study finds surprising link

It might be time to brush up on your oral health. You probably know that inadequate toothbrushing can increase your risk of tooth decay, gum disease and bad breath. A new study out of Australia also found a surprising link between poor oral hygiene and body aches, migraines and stomach pain — especially in women. … Read more

Do these simple yoga exercises to avoid the aches and pains of middle age

Do these simple yoga exercises to avoid the aches and pains of middle age

While yoga often conjures images of lithe 20-somethings jumping into pretzel shapes or holding headstands for days, it can be far simpler and more accessible — but still quite effective. In her new book, “Yoga Fix: Functional Movement for a Pain-Free Body” (DK Red, Jan. 21) Erin Motz offers up doable moves to combat the aches … Read more

The truth about why you feel more aches and pains in the cold weather — and what to do about it

The truth about why you feel more aches and pains in the cold weather — and what to do about it

As the weather transitions from warm to chilly to downright cold, you may notice that you feel a bit achier — and medical evidence suggests it’s more that it’s more than just a feeling of the winter blues.  Doctors shared insights into why and how the cold weather affects your body — and what you can do … Read more