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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What Causes Vaginitis and What Helps It?
Women's Health

What Causes Vaginitis and What Helps It?

May 6, 2024

Vaginitis is an uncomfortable inflammation of the vagina caused by an infection of bacteria, yeast, or other microorganism. It is a common issue.

Staying Safe Behind the Wheel
Aging

Staying Safe Behind the Wheel

Elin Schold Davis, OTRL, CDRS, FAOTA | May 6, 2024

Driving safety isn’t just about adhering to road rules: It’s also about understanding and adapting to the changes our bodies…

Ulcer Friendly Foods and Some to Avoid
Digestive

Ulcer Friendly Foods and Some to Avoid

May 5, 2024

Ulcers are sores within the stomach where the protective lining has been eaten away allowing stomach acid to attack the…

Lessons About Our Health
Pain

Lessons About Our Health

David B. Agus, MD | May 5, 2024

A species of jellyfish called Turritopsis dohrnii can revert back to its juvenile form, rendering it essentially immortal. Elephants rarely…

The Most Misunderstood Mind-Body Practice
Diseases & Conditions

The Most Misunderstood Mind-Body Practice

May 5, 2024

Of all the various mind-body disciplines, hypnosis is probably the most misunderstood. Misconceptions from portrayals on television and in movies—scenes…

Dangers of Osteoporosis Drugs
Women's Health

Dangers of Osteoporosis Drugs

May 4, 2024

Osteoporosis drugs by causing osteoclasts, the cells that breakdown bones to die early. This may have unintended consequences.

Will CRISPR Change the World?
Diseases & Conditions

Will CRISPR Change the World?

Channabasavaiah Gurumurthy, BVSC, MVSC, PhD, EMBA | May 4, 2024

In December 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) announced approval of a milestone treatment for sickle cell disease:…

Bursitis Self-Care Through Food and Nutrition
Pain

Bursitis Self-Care Through Food and Nutrition

May 3, 2024

Between our bones and the muscles or tendons near joints called bursae, and if they become inflamed, the result is bursitis.

How to Clear Sinusitis
Respiratory

How to Clear Sinusitis

May 3, 2024

When you’re in pain from acute sinusitis, you probably don’t care much about the long-term problem. You just want the pain and swelling to go away!

Deep Sleep Reduces Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
Diseases & Conditions

Deep Sleep Reduces Alzheimer’s Disease Risk

Frank Coletta, MD | May 3, 2024

About every three seconds, someone develops dementia. In most cases, the cause is Alzheimer’s disease (AD). While researchers are still…

At Home UTI Treatment
Diseases & Conditions

At Home UTI Treatment

May 2, 2024

Half of all women will have at least one bladder infection during their lives. Men can have bladder infections too, but this problem strikes mostly women.

How to Prevent Shingles
Skin Disease

How to Prevent Shingles

May 2, 2024

Shingles targets one side of your body a single nerve starting with painful bumps, which turn into fluid-filled blisters that open, crust over, and heal.

Find Your True Age
Aging

Find Your True Age

Dr. Francis R. Palmer | May 2, 2024

As we journey through life, our bodies undergo a fascinating array of biological changes, each person experiencing this metamorphosis at…

The Effects of Sleep Deprivation
Sleep

The Effects of Sleep Deprivation

May 1, 2024

Scientists know what the effects of sleep deprivation are. You get sick in a lot of different ways. Many of which you may not relate to sleeping poorly.

Healing Food for Cuts, Scrapes and Wounds
Food

Healing Food for Cuts, Scrapes and Wounds

May 1, 2024

There’s nothing you can do to prevent cuts except be more careful. You can make sure your nutrition keeps your body at its ultimate healing potential.