After smoking, obesity is one of the most preventable causes of death in North America. It’s heartening to realize that losing as little as 5% to 10% of your total body weight can make you much healthier. The secret weapon is commitment.

Hearing that you have multiple sclerosis can be frightening and bewildering, but this nerve disorder often progresses very slowly’or not at all. Now even the more aggressive forms of MS can be treated to delay the disease’s progress.

Millions of North Americans suffer from migraine headaches, but only about half of them seek the medical treatment that could bring relief. There’s no reason to suffer in silence.

It seems amazing that something so tiny can cause so much suffering. But while a small minority of people are genetically destined to develop a kidney stone, some simple lifestyle changes may greatly reduce your odds of getting one.