If you snore—or sleep next to someone who snores—you may be wondering what causes snoring and, more important, what can be done to stop the...
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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When Health Conditions Threaten Your Feet
Everyone’s feet benefit from TLC, but when you have a chronic condition, paying attention to your feet becomes essential. Here are the most serious illnesses...
Plant Fats Are Good Fats
It used to be simple. Sticking to a low-fat diet was the healthy way to eat. As we have learned more about types of fats...
How to Read Your CBC
Acomplete blood count is one of the most common and useful tests in medicine. If you have ever had routine blood work, you have probably...
Gabapentin and Hip Fracture Risk
If you or a loved one is elderly and taking the medication gabapentin (Neurontin), there is an important warning you should be aware of. It...
Mindful Exercise
Mindfulness is the practice of paying steady, consistent attention to your experience in the present moment—including being aware of your body and its sensations, your...
The Most Dangerous OTC Drugs
From pain relievers to antacids to cold remedies—Americans take a lot of over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. Overall, we spend $43 billion a year on these nonprescription medications, or...
Make the Most of GLP-1s
At the 82nd Golden Globe Awards, comedian Nikki Glaser set the tone with her sharp wit: “Good evening, and welcome to Ozempic’s biggest night.” While...
What Are the Benefits of Laughter?
You’ve likely heard the old cliché that laughter is the best medicine. Laughing certainly feels like a form of stress relief, and most of us...
Ice Pick Headache: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
If you’ve ever felt a sudden, stabbing pain in your head—almost like being jabbed with an ice pick—you might have experienced an ice pick headache....
Pain Behind the Knee: Causes and Treatment
Discomfort or pain behind the knee can be perplexing. It’s not nearly as common as pain around the kneecap or on the sides of the...
Vegetables, Fruits…And Vegetables That Are Fruits
The second most commonly consumed vegetable in the United States is … a fruit. Americans eat around 12.7 pounds of tomatoes per capita each year,...