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.
People often use the terms “Alzheimer’s disease” and “dementia” interchangeably, as if they were the same thing. In fact, Alzheimer’s…
Most midlife-aged women think about their bone health only when a friend or older family member is diagnosed with osteoporosis,…
What does it mean to be older? For many of us, part of the description of the stereotypical elderly person…
If you’ve been diagnosed with hypertension, experts recommend that you get a home blood pressure monitor and keep track of…
Tennis elbow is the scourge of the courts. Golfer’s elbow causes more suffering on the links than sand traps. And…
Nobody loves a wart…and it can be really challenging to get rid of them. Julie Karen, MD, assistant professor of…
Modern medicine does a wonderful job treating acute conditions. If you break a bone or catch an infectious disease, you’re…
Following a low-sodium diet and tracking daily sodium intake have traditionally been priorities mainly for people who suffer from high…
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease caused by your immune system’s reaction to gluten, the protein found in foods containing…
One in three adults experience neck pain each year. Are you one of them? Digital devices such as smartphones are…
By now, you’ve heard it a thousand times—ultra-processed foods are bad for you. There are mountains of studies linking these…
Glaucoma, the second-leading cause of blindness after cataracts, affects about three million Americans. But unlike cataracts, which can be corrected…
Colonoscopies…mammograms…PSA tests…lung cancer screenings—sometimes it seems that every doctor appointment includes a recommendation for some sort of cancer screening. Few…
For most of us, sinus infections resolve on their own after about five days. Some last longer and require a…
Not all sleep medications work for everyone. Here’s how to work with your doctor to find the right treatment for…
