If you have asthma, you already know that things like cigarette smoke, animal dander, and dust can trigger a dangerous attack. But there are many...
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Stretch to Feel Your Best
Waking up with stiff, achy muscles and joints? Taking a few minutes to stretch can help you warm up your body and get your day...
How to Escape Anger
If you’re like many people, you may be feeling angrier than usual. It’s no surprise, as we live in uncertain times, and anxiety and stress...
Alcohol and Your Heart
Could your nightly glass of wine be good for your heart? It’s a popular and widespread idea, driven by the belief that science has found...
Healthy Hot Weather Exercise
Now that summer is here, millions of Americans are out jogging, running, hiking, and biking. But summer exercise comes with some risks. Here’s how to...
Life Without Pleasure
The pursuit of pleasure drives much of human behavior. It is why we love, eat, drink, play, and create. Without pleasure, there is no quality...
Are You Taking Heart Health Seriously Enough?
Prepare yourself for a statistic that might make your heart a bit heavier: In the time it will take you to read this paragraph, another...
Accidental Dehydration—It’s Far More Common Than You Think
A few nights ago, when I woke up at 3:30 in the morning for that usual middle-of-the-night trip to the bathroom, I realized that my...
Ask the Expert: Fiber for Constipation
My doctor recommended getting more fiber for my constipation, but it’s not helping. What can I do? Getting more fiber from plant foods (especially pears,...
Borderline Personality Disorder
People with borderline personality disorder (BPD) experience intense, unstable emotions, stormy relationships, deep insecurity, and a lack of a strong identity. They often have an...
6 Steps to Prevent Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is the third-Âleading cause of cancer death in the United States. The American Cancer Society estimates that, in 2022, about 106,180 people will...
Recharge Your Body Throughout the Day
When asked how the body repairs itself and replenishes its resources, most people will answer with one word: sleep. They’re mostly correct. When you drift...