Antidepressant medications are frequently prescribed for chronic pain, particularly neck or low back pain and certain types of arthritis — though other treatments are usually tried first. An analysis of past research considered how effective antidepressants are for these types of pain, but the results are not encouraging.
The US Department of Agriculture has published its periodically updated dietary guidelines, and for the first time advice for babies and toddlers is included. It’s never too early to start instilling good eating habits in kids, and awareness of what children should and shouldn’t eat is one way parents can get their kids on the right track.
This common condition is best known for causing joint stiffness and swelling.
Here’s how to decipher whether what that food or supplement claims has validity.
Inflammation is a major contributor to many common conditions.
There are good and bad kinds of inflammation
Try these more-nutritious carb swaps.
Must-have nutrients for better health
Practicing even a few minutes per day can provide a reserve of inner calm.