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.
Several years ago, University of Pittsburgh researchers gathered 237 adults and served them cocktails. They poured a cold, clear liquid…
For people with high cholesterol, lifestyle modifications such as eating better, getting more exercise, losing weight and reducing stress can…
Is crying good for you? It definitely can be. Think about it—the last time you had a good cry, didn’t…
We all know that we gain weight when we eat too many calories, but you may be wondering, How many…
Urine color is not something that people give much thought to—that is, until they glance down one day and notice…
We know that inflammation is at the heart of many conditions, including cardiovascular, autoimmune and neurological diseases, and even cancer.…
Many people know to the penny what an hour of their professional work costs. But how valuable is an hour…
Women are more aware of their risk of heart attack than in the past, including the differences in symptoms they’re…
When we think of heart attacks, a common image comes to mind: a person clutching his or her chest, doubled…
Cholesterol-lowering statins are among the most prescribed medications in the United States. These drugs lower levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL)…
More people than ever before have atrial fibrillation (A-fib), an irregular heart rate that occurs when the upper chambers of…
If you don’t live in Arizona or California—or even if you do—you may not be aware of Valley Fever, a…
Tinnitus is the perception of sound when no external sound is present. You might hear ringing, buzzing, hissing, whistling, clicking,…
Many people tend to become emotionally dysregulated when under stress, as if they’re at the mercy of their anger, sadness,…
When you think of air pollution, you probably think of clouds of pollution rising out of smokestacks, and smog from…
