Germs are our constant companions. They’re everywhere. And they can be scary, especially when you look at them through a microscope. But these tiny microbes, which can cause everything from the common cold to a life-threatening infection (here are 7 signs your cold is way more serious than you think), are often misunderstood. Let’s clear …

This time of year, the ubiquity of candy summons a monster-like sugar craving in all of us, which, when it comes to sticking to a weight loss plan, can be more terrifying than the latest slasher flick. With its often-astronomical sugar content, candy’s clearly not the best choice for your diet. So instead of looting …

It’s 2 a.m. and you’re wide awake. Again. What’s the deal? First of all, understand that waking up in the middle of the night is completely normal and part of our human DNA, says Jose Colon, MD, founder of Paradise Sleep and author of The Sleep Diet. “Nobody sleeps through the night,” Colon says. In …

More and more, research suggests that yoga can play a role in relieving chronic pain. Among people with lower back issues, for instance, those who practiced yoga for six months reported significantly less disability, pain, and depression compared to patients who only underwent standard treatment. Other studies have shown that yoga is effective for fibromyalgia …

Most people know Joe English as someone who’s always eager to exercise. As an elite athlete and running coach, it’s his job to do so. But when English, a 47-year-old in Portland, Oregon, was struggling with depression about six years ago, staying active was even a challenge for him. “There were days when I just …