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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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Sun Poisoning: Symptoms and Treatment
Diseases & Conditions

Sun Poisoning: Symptoms and Treatment

Angela J. Lamb, MD | November 21, 2024

Who doesn’t love that first glorious spring day when the sun warms our forearms and our face? On such days,…

What Is Implicit Memory?
Memory

What Is Implicit Memory?

Daniel Nation, PhD | November 20, 2024

Anytime you get dressed, sing along to a favorite song, drive a car or walk along a crowded street, you’re…

Intrusive Thoughts: Are They Normal?
Mental Health

Intrusive Thoughts: Are They Normal?

Sally Winston, PsyD | November 19, 2024

You’re standing on a subway platform as a train approaches. Suddenly a thought pops into your head—I could jump onto…

How To Be More Social
Wellness

How To Be More Social

Charles Duhigg | November 18, 2024

Many people dislike chatting with acquaintances at social events because they think they are no good at small talk. “What…

Alkaline Water: Benefits, Side Effects, and Risks
Nutrition

Alkaline Water: Benefits, Side Effects, and Risks

Tanis Fenton, RD, PhD | November 15, 2024

Bottled alkaline water has become extremely popular, with sales of around $1 billion worldwide. But what is alkaline water exactly…and…

Stretches for Lower-Back Pain
Pain

Stretches for Lower-Back Pain

Jonathan Su, DPT | November 14, 2024

Lower-back pain is figuratively, if not quite literally, a major pain in the backside. It doesn't just cause discomfort…it can…

Aphasia: Making Sense of a Challenging Condition
Diseases & Conditions

Aphasia: Making Sense of a Challenging Condition

Susan Wortman-Jutt, MS, CCC-SLP | November 12, 2024

Recent health concerns surrounding performers Bruce Willis and Wendy Williams have put the spotlight on aphasia and have led people…

Premature Aging: Does Stress Age You?
Aging

Premature Aging: Does Stress Age You?

Stephen Sideroff, PhD | November 9, 2024

Wondering how to look younger or which anti-aging treatments are worth the trouble? Don't get too stressed about it…because not…

When to Worry About Low Heart Rate
Heart

When to Worry About Low Heart Rate

Ana C. Iribarren, MD | November 8, 2024

To understand bradycardia (low heart rate), you first need to know what a normal heart rate is—for an adult at…

Stroke Recovery
Stroke

Stroke Recovery

Derek Burnett | November 7, 2024

After the emergency phase of a stroke, while you or your loved one is lying in a hospital bed, the…

What to Do if Someone Is Having a Stroke
Stroke

What to Do if Someone Is Having a Stroke

Derek Burnett | November 6, 2024

Learning the signs and symptoms of stroke and how to respond to a stroke emergency is not something to put…

How to Lower Your Risk for a Stroke
Stroke

How to Lower Your Risk for a Stroke

Derek Burnett | November 5, 2024

A stroke can be one of the most debilitating medical events of a person’s life…if they’re lucky enough to survive…

How Long Does a Stroke Last?
Stroke

How Long Does a Stroke Last?

Derek Burnett | November 4, 2024

A stroke is a medical event in which blood flow to the brain is disrupted. In an ischemic stroke, this…

What Is a Mini-Stroke?
Stroke

What Is a Mini-Stroke?

Derek Burnett | November 3, 2024

“Mini-stroke” is one of those terms that appears to make intuitive sense, so we throw them around as if we…

What Does a Stroke Feel Like?
Stroke

What Does a Stroke Feel Like?

Derek Burnett | November 2, 2024

When you have a stroke, something goes wrong in a blood vessel feeding the brain. Either a blockage occurs or…