Injuries often seem random, and even cruel—they happen when we least expect them and can have life-altering consequences. Still, there are certain steps one can take to reduce the risk of injury and recover more effectively from previous injuries. Whether you’re rehabbing and wish to prevent re-injury, or are an athlete or other professional at …

Our immune systems have a thankless job—they work to keep us free from disease and illness, but we only seem to notice them when we get sick. But how can we keep our immune systems in ideal shape, even when they seem to be acting silently? Though scientific evidence suggests that there are few direct …