Hypnosis for Health

Have you seen someone get hypnotized? They may have been put in a trance and told to do silly things. But hypnosis can be used for more than just show. It’s also being studied to treat certain health conditions. Medical hypnosis aims to improve health and wellness. It can help relax and focus your mind—and… Continue reading Hypnosis for Health

Researchers: Too Much Information Can Be Good – if Doctors Convey It Correctly

On the internet, there’s more information than anyone could ever have imagined. But sometimes, especially when it comes to health matters, it can be a problem. Still, research shows too much information isn’t necessarily bad for patients who listen to instructions or suggestions from their health-care practitioners. University of Illinois researchers studied the issue and… Continue reading Researchers: Too Much Information Can Be Good – if Doctors Convey It Correctly

How to Find a Good Complementary Health Practitioner

Choosing a complementary health practitioner – such as a massage therapist – can be a tricky task. And you should make your choice with as much care as you do with a practitioner of conventional medicine. Here, the experts from the SeniorHealth division of the National Institutes of Health share the best ways to pick… Continue reading How to Find a Good Complementary Health Practitioner