Should We All Go Gluten-Free?
Walk into any grocery store and you’re likely to find an entire aisle dedicated to gluten-free products. You can buy gluten-free bread, gluten-free beer, gluten-free […]
Don’t Let the Snow Keep You From Walking.
By Christie Roy BIDMC Staff As we age, our bones thin out and can become brittle, a condition known as osteoporosis. There are a number […]
Treatments Abound for Enlarged Prostates
By Michael Lasalandra Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Correspondent As men age, their prostates enlarge. By the time men are in their 40s or 50s, […]
The Truth About Men and Sex: Intimate Secrets from the Doctor’s Office
By Abraham Morgentaler, MD, BIDMC Department of Urology and the Director of Men’s Health Boston Men fake orgasms. First time I across this, it was […]
How much alcohol is too much?
Excerpted from the November 2014 Harvard Men’s Health Watch The thresholds for safe and healthy drinking change with age. Talk to your doctor about your limits. […]
Ending the Stigma of Mental Illness
By Helen M. Farrell, MD BIDMC Staff There is something mysterious about mental illness. Most common medical problems manifest through very obvious signs and symptoms. […]
A Personal Trainer for Your Brain
With a family history of Alzheimer’s disease, Margaret Pantridge lives in fear that one day she may also be facing cognitive decline. “I suspect that […]
7 Cool Things You Might Not Know About Your Brain
Your Brain Prevents You from Acting Out Your Dreams REM sleep stands for Rapid Eye Movement sleep. It’s the phase of sleep when you’re actively dreaming […]
Easy Summer Recipes
The bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables available during the summer months helps make healthy eating that much easier. Enjoy these summer recipes and download […]
See the Light: Protecting Your Eyes from the Sun
By Christie Roy BIDMC staff Sunscreen may be the first thought that comes to mind when you think of protection against the summer sun. But […]
Lyme Disease: What You Need to Know
Dr. Jonathan Edlow enjoys a good medical mystery. And it’s a good thing because in the ER where he works, at least a couple walk through […]
Stopping Migraines Before They Start
“It feels like my head is just getting crushed!” That’s how Julianne Hertz, an art therapist, describes the excruciating pain of a migraine. While most […]
Breastfeeding Benefits Moms, Too
Many moms-to-be are barraged with information touting the benefits of breastfeeding. From a boosted immune system, higher IQ and lower incidence of developing obesity and […]
Lifting Weights: What Every Woman Should Do
Exercise variety is important for both men and women, but many women tend to shy away from lifting weights. First, there’s the common fear of […]
Brain Aneurysm Basics
A Q & A with Dr. Christopher Ogilvy and Deidre Buckley, RN, NP Brain aneurysm — sounds scary, doesn’t it? We asked Christopher Ogilvy, MD, […]