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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The Care and Feeding of Your Collagen
Aging

The Care and Feeding of Your Collagen

James J. DiNicolantonio, PharmD | June 26, 2024

Collagen is the body’s most abundant protein, making up 30 percent of the total. And it is the core structural…

Your Lp (a) Test Is Coming Soon
Heart

Your Lp (a) Test Is Coming Soon

Balaji Tamarappoo, MD | June 26, 2024

Lipoprotein (a) [Lp (a)] is a blood lipid disorder that affects one out of four people. Some affected people have…

Healthy Ice Cream 
Nutrition

Healthy Ice Cream 

Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, FAND | June 26, 2024

It’s that time of year when there is simply no substitute for a cold, creamy, and velvety-rich dish of ice…

Eye-Opening Do’s and Don’ts for Eye Health 
Aging

Eye-Opening Do’s and Don’ts for Eye Health 

Inna Lazar, OD | June 26, 2024

Multiple studies have shown that people are more scared of losing their vision than they are of losing their hearing,…

How a Pedometer Can Help You Reach Your Fitness Goals
Exercise & Fitness

How a Pedometer Can Help You Reach Your Fitness Goals

June 19, 2024

Pedometers are simple electronic devices that detect vertical movement at the hip and estimate the distance walked.

The Best Diet for Varicose Veins
Women's Health

The Best Diet for Varicose Veins

June 17, 2024

Varicose veins are a condition that most people find unsightly. A diet for varicose veins can help to relieve some of the symptoms and pain though.

How to Start Exercising
Exercise & Fitness

How to Start Exercising

June 16, 2024

Exercising is one of the best things you can do for your health. It is a free and incredibly effective…

What are Nutrient Dense Foods?
Food

What are Nutrient Dense Foods?

June 14, 2024

Your life depends on nutrients. The seven major groups of nutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and…

Why is Physical Activity Important?

Why is Physical Activity Important?

Bill Gottlieb | June 13, 2024

The best medicine is physical activity, and dedicated exercise is one of the best forms of preventative medicine known. It…

Foods that Lower Cholesterol
High Cholesterol

Foods that Lower Cholesterol

June 12, 2024

Changing the foods that you ear can impact your cholesterol levels for better or worse. A diet high in red…

Big Breakthrough in Cancer Detection
Cancer

Big Breakthrough in Cancer Detection

Nima Nabavizadeh, MD | June 11, 2024

Every year, more than 600,000 Americans die from cancer. But here’s an equally disturbing statistic—seven out of 10 of those…

When the Doctor Says “Cancer”, What to Do Next
Cancer

When the Doctor Says “Cancer”, What to Do Next

 Kathy Giusti | June 11, 2024

When doctors say the word “cancer,” patients feel fear. Kathy Giusti certainly felt it when she learned that she had…

The Right Way to Check Your Blood Pressure
Heart

The Right Way to Check Your Blood Pressure

Jordana Cohen, MD, MSCE | June 11, 2024

Using the wrong device to check your blood pressure at home could produce inaccurate readings that leave you over- or…

Beyond Probiotics and Fermented Foods… How to Improve Your Gut Health
Nutrition

Beyond Probiotics and Fermented Foods… How to Improve Your Gut Health

Megan Rossi, PhD | June 11, 2024

Gut health has become a hot topic in recent years. Probiotic supplements and gut-friendly fermented foods are finding new fans…

Your Vitamin/Supplement Checklist
Nutrition

Your Vitamin/Supplement Checklist

Michael F. Roizen, MD | June 11, 2024

Most American adults don’t follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which means they’re not getting all of the vitamins and…