Health

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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How Much Exercise Do I Need Each Week?
Exercise & Fitness

How Much Exercise Do I Need Each Week?

Derek Burnett | October 5, 2024

It seems like a simple question…”How many times should I work out each week, and for how long each time?”…

How Do I Start Working Out Again?
Exercise & Fitness

How Do I Start Working Out Again?

Derek Burnett | October 4, 2024

Maybe it’s that little voice inside your head telling you to do the right thing, or maybe it’s your doctor’s…

Can Exercise Help Lower Blood Sugar?
Exercise & Fitness

Can Exercise Help Lower Blood Sugar?

Derek Burnett | October 3, 2024

We all know that physical activity is good for us. It can help keep our weight under control and even…

Are Swollen Feet Dangerous?
Diseases & Conditions

Are Swollen Feet Dangerous?

Jose I. Almeida, MD | October 3, 2024

Swollen feet are tricky. Sometimes excess fluid in the lower extremities can be perfectly innocuous…but other times, it can indicate…

Cryotherapy: Reality vs. Myth
Pain

Cryotherapy: Reality vs. Myth

Vladimir N. Kramskiy, MD | October 2, 2024

Did you suffer a muscle strain or are you feeling sore after a strenuous workout? Cryotherapy can provide pain relief…

Exercises to Lower Blood Pressure
Exercise & Fitness

Exercises to Lower Blood Pressure

Derek Burnett | October 2, 2024

One of the most beneficial aspects of cardiovascular exercise is its effect on blood pressure. Maintaining a healthy blood pressure…

Peritonsillar Abscess: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Diseases & Conditions

Peritonsillar Abscess: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

David W. A. Forner, MD | October 2, 2024

Still have your tonsils? Then you are at risk for peritonsillar abscess—an abscess, or a walled-off collection of pus in…

The Benefits of Exercise
Exercise & Fitness

The Benefits of Exercise

Derek Burnett | October 1, 2024

It’s no secret that exercise is great for you. Even in ancient civilizations, people knew that moving was better than…

Why Am I Losing Weight?
Exercise & Fitness

Why Am I Losing Weight?

Derek Burnett | September 30, 2024

With so much of the world hyper-focused on trying to lose weight, it can be both alarming and isolating to…

Best Walking Shoes for Women
Exercise & Fitness

Best Walking Shoes for Women

Jorge Chahla, MD, PhD | September 30, 2024

There’s no shortage of walking-shoe choices, but not every style is right for every person. And the needs of a…

Losing Weight with Hypothyroidism
Exercise & Fitness

Losing Weight with Hypothyroidism

Derek Burnett | September 29, 2024

Losing weight is difficult enough to begin with, but when you add in an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), the challenge becomes…

Weight-Loss Surgery Options
Exercise & Fitness

Weight-Loss Surgery Options

Derek Burnett | September 28, 2024

We all know that weight loss isn’t easy. People who put in lots of effort sometimes fail to see sufficient…

Drugs for Weight Loss
Exercise & Fitness

Drugs for Weight Loss

Derek Burnett | September 27, 2024

Doctors have powerful new tools in their quest to help their patients struggling with the health consequences of obesity. Ozempic…

When the News Affects Your Health
Mental Health

When the News Affects Your Health

Bryan McLaughlin, PhD | September 26, 2024

There’s no question that watching the news is a sure-fire way to elevate your stress level. But while the nightly…

Walk for Lower-Back Pain
Pain

Walk for Lower-Back Pain

Mark Hancock, PhD | September 26, 2024

About 800 million people worldwide have low-back pain, and it is a leading cause of disability and reduced quality of…