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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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Microplastics in Food, Water, and Your Brain
Nutrition

Microplastics in Food, Water, and Your Brain

Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, FAND | April 2, 2025

A worrisome new study in Nature Medicine showed that microplastics are increasingly accumulating in the brain. The average amount of…

Why Are My Legs So Itchy?
Diseases & Conditions

Why Are My Legs So Itchy?

Amy Rose, MD | April 2, 2025

We all have itchiness from time to time on various parts of our bodies. Many of my patients complain about…

Colon Cleanse: Helpful or Harmful?
Digestive

Colon Cleanse: Helpful or Harmful?

Brooks Cash, MD | March 31, 2025

Do enough research into health and wellness and you’ll inevitably encounter information about at-home colon cleanses that promise a host…

Do Inversion Tables Work for Back Pain?
Pain

Do Inversion Tables Work for Back Pain?

Haren Bodepudi, MD | March 26, 2025

People with recurring back pain are willing to try almost anything for relief…and one of those things might be an…

Ulcerative Colitis Diet: What to Eat and What to Avoid
Diseases & Conditions

Ulcerative Colitis Diet: What to Eat and What to Avoid

Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, FAND | March 24, 2025

Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory disease of the large intestine (colon). It causes irritation, inflammation, and ulcers in the lining…

Yes, Allergies Can Cause Asthma
Diseases & Conditions

Yes, Allergies Can Cause Asthma

Kevin P. McGrath, MD | March 20, 2025

People who have allergies are more likely to develop asthma…and since asthma has been linked to depression, dementia and other…

Skin Tags: What Causes Them…How to Get Rid of Them
Diseases & Conditions

Skin Tags: What Causes Them…How to Get Rid of Them

Mark H. Schwartz, MD | March 19, 2025

Roughly half of all adults have one or more skin tags at some point during their lives. If you’re among…

Top 10 Worst Foods for High Cholesterol
Nutrition

Top 10 Worst Foods for High Cholesterol

Chris Iliades, MD | March 19, 2025

The top 10 worst foods for high cholesterol are usually higher in fat and sugar then they are in cholesterol.…

Lightheadedness: 5 Causes and What You Can Do About It
Diseases & Conditions

Lightheadedness: 5 Causes and What You Can Do About It

Gary L. Schwartz, MD | March 17, 2025

Do you often experience lightheadedness for a moment (or longer) when you go from lying or sitting to standing? It…

Stool Softener: When to Use and What you Should Know
Diseases & Conditions

Stool Softener: When to Use and What you Should Know

Jamison Starbuck, ND | March 14, 2025

What is the best stool softener for daily use?  Is it safe to use every day?  And when do I…

Metallic Taste in Mouth: What Does it Mean?
Diseases & Conditions

Metallic Taste in Mouth: What Does it Mean?

Chris Iliades, MD | March 14, 2025

A metallic taste in the mouth may seem like you are sucking on a penny. Metallic taste is one of…

3 Simple Things You Can Do to Prevent a Stroke
Diseases & Conditions

3 Simple Things You Can Do to Prevent a Stroke

Dr. Khalid Zalmay | March 11, 2025

Stroke remains one of the leading causes of death and disability in the US, so what can you do to…

Brown Rice vs. White Rice
Nutrition

Brown Rice vs. White Rice

Chris Iliades, MD | March 11, 2025

For about 3.5 billion people in 20 countries, rice is the main part of their diet. There are thousands of…

Is Gatorade Good for You: What You Should Know
Nutrition

Is Gatorade Good for You: What You Should Know

Chris Iliades, MD | March 11, 2025

Gatorade is a brand name for a sports drink that was created to help football players at the University of…

Hyperpigmentation: What Is It and What Can You Do About It?
Diseases & Conditions

Hyperpigmentation: What Is It and What Can You Do About It?

Angela J. Lamb, MD | March 10, 2025

In discussions about skin and skin care, you may have come across the term hyperpigmentation and understood that it’s some…