During the 1984 “tanker war,” Iran laid mines in the Strait of Hormuz and harassed ships in response to Iraqi attacks. Throughout both these conflicts, however, the Strait of Hormuz remained in use.

The control of waterways has long been used to thwart adversaries and shape strategic outcomes. In 1951, after Tehran nationalized its oil industry, the United Kingdom used naval pressure to prevent ...

This is the latest in a series of semi-regular columns by Robbin Laird, where he will tackle current defense issues through the lens of more than 45 years of defense expertise in both the US and ...

Experts have long said the key to amazing sleep is a steady schedule, morning sunlight exposure and a calming wind-down ...

For most people, waiting 1 to 2 hours after a moderate-sized meal or at least 30 minutes after a snack is sufficient to avoid digestive discomfort during exercise. The optimal time to wait depends on ...

Mohamad Hassan, PT, DPT, is a physical therapist at Premier Physical Therapy in Chicago. He works in both outpatient rehab and in-home physical therapy. Weak pelvic floor muscles may cause ...