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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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Atrial Fibrillation Treatment in the Elderly
High Cholesterol

Atrial Fibrillation Treatment in the Elderly

Derek Burnett | December 31, 2024

Somewhere between 3 million and 10.5 million Americans have atrial fibrillation, an erratic heartbeat caused by faulty electrical signaling in…

Surgical Treatments for Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiovascular Disease

Surgical Treatments for Atrial Fibrillation

Derek Burnett | December 30, 2024

Although atrial fibrillation (“A-fib”) is a serious and even dangerous condition, it also happens to be quite treatable. Today’s heart…

Atrial Fibrillation Medications
Cardiovascular Disease

Atrial Fibrillation Medications

Derek Burnett | December 29, 2024

Recent decades have seen a blossoming of the science around controlling the dangerous form of irregular heartbeat known as atrial…

Atrial Fibrillation and Life Expectancy
Cardiovascular Disease

Atrial Fibrillation and Life Expectancy

December 28, 2024

If you’ve been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, you probably have several urgent questions. “Does this mean I’m going to be…

Can Atrial Fibrillation Be Caused by Anxiety?
Cardiovascular Disease

Can Atrial Fibrillation Be Caused by Anxiety?

Derek Burnett | December 27, 2024

When first told that they have atrial fibrillation, many people begin wondering what they might have done to bring on…

What Is the Main Cause of Atrial Fibrillation?
Cardiovascular Disease

What Is the Main Cause of Atrial Fibrillation?

Derek Burnett | December 26, 2024

Atrial fibrillation (or “A-fib”) is an irregular heart rhythm in the upper chambers of the heart that’s closely associated with…

Atrial Fibrillation Symptoms at Night
Cardiovascular Disease

Atrial Fibrillation Symptoms at Night

Derek Burnett | December 25, 2024

If you’ve been told that you have atrial fibrillation (or “A-fib”), you may have noticed that you only experience its…

Atrial Flutter vs Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiovascular Disease

Atrial Flutter vs Atrial Fibrillation

Derek Burnett | December 24, 2024

Atrial fibrillation, also known as “A-fib,” is a type of heart arrhythmia in which the electrical signals that regulate contractions…

What Is Atrial Fibrillation?
Cardiovascular Disease

What Is Atrial Fibrillation?

Derek Burnett | December 23, 2024

In 2024, researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, released data estimating that some 10.5 million Americans…or 4.5% of…

How to Stop Eating When You’re Not Hungry
Nutrition

How to Stop Eating When You’re Not Hungry

Michelle May, MD | December 22, 2024

Hunger isn’t the only reason we eat. Sometimes we eat as a way to cope with stress, sadness, loneliness or…

What Is a Sinus Infection?
Diseases & Conditions

What Is a Sinus Infection?

Jordan S. Josephson, MD | December 21, 2024

What do the common cold, flu and allergies have in common? They all can lead to a sinus infection, says…

Ways to Improve Balance
Aging

Ways to Improve Balance

Derek Burnett | December 20, 2024

When we were kids, having a good sense of balance was associated with everyday activities like riding a bicycle or…

Is Dementia Hereditary?
Memory

Is Dementia Hereditary?

Juan Fortea, MD, PhD | December 20, 2024

One of our greatest concerns as we age is our risk for dementia, a severe decline in cognitive function. So…

Improving Posture
Aging

Improving Posture

Derek Burnett | December 19, 2024

Having good posture is not just about aesthetics. While we generally do find people with proper posture more attractive, it’s…

Urgent Care vs. the Emergency Room: How to Choose
Wellness

Urgent Care vs. the Emergency Room: How to Choose

David Sherer, MD | December 18, 2024

When you need immediate medical attention for a sudden illness or injury, should you head to a hospital emergency room…