We talk about immunity as if it’s an army inside our body that’s ready to do battle with any infection that dares to cross its path. We try to eat the right foods to boost its numbers and are more prone to invasion when its numbers are low. While that’s ...

The concept sounds too good to be true: Enjoy better health just by walking barefoot on the earth. It may seem a bit hippy-dippy, but research links this practice, known as “earthing”, to everything from reduced levels of inflammation and pain to improved sleep. Perhaps it’s a little odd to ...

Binge eating disorder (BED) is unlike most food-related illnesses in that it affects equal numbers of men and women. Regardless of their gender, sufferers experience the same feelings of not being able to control their eating. People with BED typically consume a large amount in a short time and feel ...