There’s a general belief that if you have back problems, then your bed should be as hard as possible, even to the extent of sleeping on a hard board rather than a mattress. That belief is a dangerous fallacy because a bed that’s too hard can be just as bad for your back as one [...]

Some of the symptoms of depression may be the result of a different condition. Low energy level and fatigue may be symptoms of medical conditions, such as low thyroid functioning, which can be diagnosed easily by means of a simple blood test. But there are other conditions as well that can masquerade as depression. A [...]