Laughter- certain types- can be the best medicine

We've all heard it said that "laughter is the best medicine," but is this old adage just a myth? When does laughter -- or more specifically, humor-- help you reduce your life stress? The answer may sound like typical psycho-babble, but it's true: "It depends."

U.S. service personnel thank Norristown Veterans Center

NORRISTOWN Military veterans undergoing therapy for service-related trauma at Norristowns Veterans Center credited the new facility and its staff at a recent open house.

Gender specific data needed too

The crisis which has gripped the global economy for the past decade or so should not be seen as an independent issue from that of poverty and social exclusion.

Emotional Trauma

How the mind can trick the body

Sun Reader Opinion: Leaf blowers' noise, air pollution harm health

I am a retired physician with an interest in the adverse medical social, and economic effects of noise pollution. I have followed the arguments for and against the use of leaf blowers in Orinda and feel compelled to counter unsubstantiated opinion with verifiable fact.