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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High Cholesterol Medications and Their Side Effects
High Cholesterol

High Cholesterol Medications and Their Side Effects

Derek Burnett | May 12, 2024

Medications play a crucial role in getting your cholesterol down but, they are not a magic bullet or a substitute for healthy diet and exercise.

 Normal Cholesterol Levels
High Cholesterol

 Normal Cholesterol Levels

Derek Burnett | May 11, 2024

There are actually a range of normal cholesterol levels and multiple criteria that are used to determine if therapeutic intervention is warranted.

Hypnosis: Separating the Myths from Reality
Pain

Hypnosis: Separating the Myths from Reality

May 11, 2024

Hollywood’s portrayal of hypnosis—where the therapist waves a pocket watch in front of the patient and says, “You’re feeling very…

Cold and Flu Prevention Tips
Diseases & Conditions

Cold and Flu Prevention Tips

May 10, 2024

Viral infections like cold and flu are best prevented by taking care of yourself and keeping your immune system in tip-top shape with good nutrition.

What Is Cholesterol?
High Cholesterol

What Is Cholesterol?

Derek Burnett | May 10, 2024

Cholesterol has negative connotations. It is, however, vital to proper function of organs and tissues. It's only in excess that it is a problem.

Simple Habits to Get You Up and Moving – Pain-Free
Exercise & Fitness

Simple Habits to Get You Up and Moving – Pain-Free

Kelly Starrett, DPT | May 10, 2024

Not as mobile as you used to be? Sore backs, stiff joints and decreased mobility often have an astonishingly simple…

High Cholesterol Symptoms
High Cholesterol

High Cholesterol Symptoms

Derek Burnett | May 9, 2024

Unfortunately, just like with high blood pressure high cholesterol has no reliably noticeable symptoms with poor outcomes coming out of the blue.

Straight Talk on Constipation
Diseases & Conditions

Straight Talk on Constipation

Jamison Starbuck, ND | May 9, 2024

As a naturopathic physician, I know that bowel function is an important indicator of overall health. That’s why within three…

Foods High in Cholesterol
High Cholesterol

Foods High in Cholesterol

Derek Burnett | May 8, 2024

Determining what foods are high in cholesterol is more difficult than it first appears, as foods high in unsaturated fat can actually lower cholesterol.

What Causes Dry Eyes and Mouth
Eye Health

What Causes Dry Eyes and Mouth

May 8, 2024

Dry eyes and mouth are more than just uncomfortable. Dryness can damage surrounding tissue like the teeth, gums, and the tear ducts, cornea, and more.

Power Naps – How Long Should You Sleep?
Sleep

Power Naps – How Long Should You Sleep?

Steven Bender, DDS | May 8, 2024

The secret to successful napping is to keep your naps short. Naps that last fewer than 30 minutes bring a…

Checking Out a Surgeon
Diseases & Conditions

Checking Out a Surgeon

Charles B. Inlander | May 8, 2024

Eight years ago, I was diagnosed with a brain tumor. I had just one day to check out the neurosurgeon…

How to Lower Cholesterol
High Cholesterol

How to Lower Cholesterol

Derek Burnett | May 7, 2024

Cholesterol can be lowered through natural means such as habit changes, diet, and physical activity. It can also be lowered through the use of medications.

How to Start Eating Healthy
Food

How to Start Eating Healthy

May 7, 2024

Adding healing foods to the diets can be challenging. The low-quality foods typically in American supermarkets don’t make that challenge any easier.

Urinary Tract Infections Are Common After Menopause
Diseases & Conditions

Urinary Tract Infections Are Common After Menopause

Alan D. Garely, MD | May 7, 2024

A sudden and urgent need to urinate, burning pain when passing urine, and lower belly pain and pressure: For many…