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6 Steps to Prevent Colorectal Cancer
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6 Steps to Prevent Colorectal Cancer

Vi K. Chiu, MD, PhD | July 4, 2022

Colorectal cancer is the third-­leading cause of cancer death in the United States. The American Cancer Society estimates that, in…

Recharge Your Body Throughout the Day
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Recharge Your Body Throughout the Day

Sara C. Mednick, PhD | July 1, 2022

When asked how the body repairs itself and replenishes its resources, most people will answer with one word: sleep. They’re…

The Science of Meditation
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The Science of Meditation

Yi-Yuan Tang, PhD | June 7, 2022

According to the most recent statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 14 percent of Americans meditate,…

Stepping Up Your Health Is Easier Than You Think
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Stepping Up Your Health Is Easier Than You Think

Kaberi Dasgupta, MD | June 1, 2022

You and your doctor already use many “metrics” or measurements to monitor, protect, and improve your health: your weight, blood…

Gambling Addiction
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Gambling Addiction

Antonello Bonci, MD | May 5, 2022

When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the federal ban on sports betting in 2018, it set the stage for an…

Stay Strong
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Stay Strong

Stuart M. ­Phillips, PhD | April 4, 2022

Somewhere in your 30s, you probably began to lose muscle mass at the rate of 0.5 to 1 percent a…

The Power of Prevention
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The Power of Prevention

March 1, 2022

Health screenings help healthy people stay well. Physicians use them to look for signs of potential problems before they become…

The Vagus Nerve Connects Body and Mind
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The Vagus Nerve Connects Body and Mind

Leah Lagos, PsyD | February 7, 2022

Within your body lives a long, powerful nerve that allows you to think, feel, work, relax, live, and thrive. It starts…

Revive Cellular Energy With Coenzyme Q10
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Revive Cellular Energy With Coenzyme Q10

Jacob Teitelbaum, MD | February 3, 2022

You already know that organs are unique bodily structures, like your heart and lungs, that have specific and indispensable functions.…

The Dangers of Snow Removal
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The Dangers of Snow Removal

Barry A. Franklin, PhD | February 2, 2022

Every year, we hear news reports of people, usually older men, having heart attacks or experiencing sudden cardiac death after…

How Massage Heals and Strengthens Muscles
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How Massage Heals and Strengthens Muscles

Chris Iliades, MD | February 2, 2022

The hands-on practice of massage has been helping to heal sore muscles throughout human history. And several modern studies support…

Exercise Suppresses Cancer Tumor Growth
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Exercise Suppresses Cancer Tumor Growth

Chris Iliades, MD | January 31, 2022

It’s pretty much impossible to find a study that undercuts the benefits of exercise. According to the National Cancer Institute…

Fake Drugs
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Fake Drugs

Jack E. Fincham, PhD, RPh | January 5, 2022

As the cost of drugs skyrockets in the United States, Americans are increasingly turning to the Internet to look for…

The Dopamine Dilemma
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The Dopamine Dilemma

Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD | January 3, 2022

Anyone who has made a large purchase, fallen in love, or overeaten at a party knows that humans face a…

Chronic Inflammation: Ways to Fight Back
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Chronic Inflammation: Ways to Fight Back

Jacob Teitelbaum, MD | January 1, 2022

Inflammation is an important part of our immune system. It defends against outside invaders—killing off pathogens…guarding against infections…repairing cuts, sprains…