Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among older Americans—yet research into CVD treatments typically is conducted on younger people. Problem: Treatments that are safe...
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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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Stop Grinding Your Teeth
Nighttime tooth grinding can have serious dental consequences, including jaw pain, tooth damage and destroyed dental work. And many people who grind their teeth don’t...
Tuberculosis—Still a Threat for Some of Us
If your doctor is considering prescribing a biologic drug—now given for a wide range of conditions from autoimmune diseases to cancer—you first will have to...
Psychedelic Drugs
Biopharmaceutical firms are racing to develop medicines based on psychedelic compounds such as psilocybin (found in “magic mushrooms”), LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) and Ecstasy/MDMA for mental and...
Kick the Sugar Habit
What happens when you eat less sugar Studies show that when you reduce sugar, you reduce systemic inflammation, thought to be at the root of...
The Facts About Fluoridation
The appointment of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as secretary of Health and Human Services has attracted newfound national attention to fluoride. Kennedy and other scientific...
7 Overlooked Triggers of Alzheimer’s Disease
There are simple illnesses and there are complex illnesses. Pneumonia is an example of a simple illness. It usually has one dominant contributor, like the bacteria streptococcus pneumoniae, and...
Is Drinking the New Smoking?
There was a time, as many of us will remember, when we were told that moderate drinking—one drink per day for women or two drinks...
Skip the High-Fat Fad
In the 1960s, medical organizations like the American Heart Association began recommending people reduce their risk of heart disease by cutting intake of dietary fat,...
Move to Stave Off Cognitive Decline
Numerous studies have shown that physical activity is associated with a lower risk of developing cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease. One of the largest and...
Hypochlorhydria: Low Stomach Acid Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Stomach acid is essential to digestion…but you probably don’t give it much thought unless you have a problem with your stomach acid level. While many...
Should You Take Supplements to Reduce Cortisol Levels?
We know that stress increases levels of the hormone cortisol in the body. But is the opposite true? Does reducing cortisol reduce stress? And can you...
