Health Yourself

  1. The small of a back with eight acupuncture needles sticking out of it.

    Get poked: Does acupuncture work?

    Victor Katch reviews what “modern” Western science reveals about acupuncture’s effectiveness and whether it’s worth a try.

  2. Two young girls in bathing suits stand atop horses that are shoulder-deep in water. Blue skies and beautiful lake scenery.

    Are we having fun yet?

    Victor Katch seeks to answer the essential question that has challenged people since time began.

  3. Fair-skinned woman lays with eyes closed as she undergoews therapy.

    What’s the dope on psychedelic science? Part 2

    Vic Katch concludes his two-part series about the expanding field of scientific research into ‘psychedelics’ as medicine.

  4. A a graphic eyeball with surreal colors

    What’s the dope on psychedelic science?

    Vic Katch explores the uptick in research around ‘psychedelic’ drugs.

  5. Animated image of person suffering with leg cramp in the middle of the night.

    A rude awakening: How to handle night-time muscle cramps

    Vic Katch climbs down from his ‘charley horse’ with some valuable advice.

  6. Giraffes, elephants, and other animals seemingly composed of plants stand atop a globe.

    Eating for the environment

    Caring about the planet can taste very good, says Victor Katch.

  7. Graphic of skeleton with glowing bones.

    No bones about it

    If you are older than 50, you need to know about osteoporosis.

  8. A female holds a small cactus in front of her bottom. She is wearing striped, pink shorts.

    What a pain in the butt

    Vic Katch shepherds readers through one of the more unpleasant and unspoken conditions many humans endure.

  9. Health care worker massages person's hands, joints.

    Understanding arthritis

    Arthritis: It’s only one word but it represents a variety of unique conditions, says Vic Katch.

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