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Health
Catering to readers seeking insights on adopting healthier habits for their physical and mental well-being, this section offers practical advice on exercise, fitness, heart health, nutrition, and other facets of personal wellness. From tips on movement and diet to in-depth discussions about cardiovascular health and the mind-body connection, the goal is to provide a well-rounded perspective on taking an informed, holistic approach to one's health.
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Is Bronchitis Contagious?
Cold weather brings all sorts of illnesses that can affect your lungs—bronchitis is just one of them. Bottom Line Personal asked Elaine Chen, MD, a...
How Much Sleep Do I Need?
Sleep needs are very individualized, and you might wonder how much deep sleep you need to feel your best? For optimal health, on average, older...
Managing Chronic Prostatitis and Pelvic Pain
Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) is perhaps the most perplexing male genitourinary disorder. Affecting an estimated 7% to 12% of men, CPPS is the...
Recognize the Physical Symptoms of Anxiety
A rapid heartbeat. Tense muscles Stomach discomfort. Sometimes, you can feel them even before you’re consciously aware of anxious emotions. You might think of anxiety...
10 Insomnia Tips to Help You Sleep
You’ve had a busy day and you’re tired but sleep just won’t come. Instead, you lie in bed, your mind busily recounting the events of...
Prebiotic vs. Probiotic: What’s the Difference?
Prebiotics, probiotics and the latest category, postbiotics, are components of a chain reaction that ultimately benefits your health. Bottom Line Personal asked Kelsey Mangano, PhD,...
Ease the Pain of Tennis Elbow
Your doctor says your arm pain is due to tennis elbow, but you’ve never even swung a racket. It doesn’t matter. If you’ve turned a...
Sprained Knee: Symptoms and Treatment
Ever twisted your leg the wrong way and felt that awful jolt of pain in your knee? If so, you might have had a knee...
What Are Executive Functioning Skills and How to Maintain Them?
Why does one person have a successful life while another struggles? A range of factors, of course, play a role, but there’s reason to suspect...
Turmeric Benefits and Side Effects
Turmeric is a bright yellow spice that has been used for thousands of years. You’ve probably seen it in curries, soups, or teas—it gives food...
What Is Major Depressive Disorder?
People often say they’re depressed when they’re feeling blue, but is that a temporary sadness or a mental health condition that needs specific attention? Bottom...
