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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Signs of Stroke
Stroke

Signs of Stroke

Derek Burnett | November 1, 2024

If you’ve ever had a family member or friend who suffered a stroke, you’re likely familiar with the signs that…

What Is Gaslighting? How to Recognize It and Respond
Mental Health

What Is Gaslighting? How to Recognize It and Respond

Judy Kuriansky, PhD | October 31, 2024

The word “gaslighting” is on a lot of people’s lips lately, and it’s an accusation easily thrown around—“You’re gaslighting me!”…

Gingivitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Diseases & Conditions

Gingivitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Kami Hoss, DDS | October 31, 2024

When you think about which diseases are the most common globally, you probably think of diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease.…

Types of Stroke
Stroke

Types of Stroke

Derek Burnett | October 31, 2024

The human brain is an astonishingly complex organ, with its approximately 87 billion nerve cells, called neurons, networked and interacting…

What Causes a Stroke?
Stroke

What Causes a Stroke?

Derek Burnett | October 30, 2024

Unfortunately, most of us know someone who has suffered a stroke. Each year in the US, 795,000 strokes occur, a…

How to Stop Postnasal Drip: Remedies for Relief
Diseases & Conditions

How to Stop Postnasal Drip: Remedies for Relief

Neil L. Kao, MD | October 26, 2024

Just as your eyes tear and your mouth makes saliva almost imperceptibly, your nose cleanses itself and moistens its lining…

Best Workouts for Seniors
Exercise & Fitness

Best Workouts for Seniors

Derek Burnett | October 25, 2024

The best workouts or seniors combine exercises for strength, flexibility, and balance for more graceful aging.

What is a Medicare Wellness Exam?
Aging

What is a Medicare Wellness Exam?

Maureen T. Choman, MD | October 25, 2024

One of the advantages of turning 65—and becoming eligible for Medicare—is that you also are eligible for an annual Medicare…

Gut Feelings
Nutrition

Gut Feelings

Arpana “Annie” Church, PhD | October 24, 2024

The gut is often called the body’s second brain because it contains a vast network of neurons—around 100 million—in what’s…

Natural Neuropathy Treatments
Pain

Natural Neuropathy Treatments

Janice F. Wiesman, MD, FAAN | October 24, 2024

The symptoms are neuropathy range from sharp, shooting pains that feel like jolts of electricity to burning sensations, tingling, numbness,…

How to Protect Yourself from Microplastics
Diseases & Conditions

How to Protect Yourself from Microplastics

Rick Smith, PhD | October 24, 2024

Microplastics are pieces of plastic that are smaller that 5 millimeters. They range from the width of a pencil eraser…

The Taurine Breakthrough
Nutrition

The Taurine Breakthrough

Vijay K. Yadav, PhD | October 24, 2024

After World War II, many people began giving their pets commercial pet food. When a large number of animals went…

Boost Your Immunity
Diseases & Conditions

Boost Your Immunity

J.E. Williams, OMD | October 24, 2024

Your body’s immune system consists of specialized cells and chemicals that kill and/or inactivate viruses and other invaders. When viruses…

Gluten-Free Italian Cuisine
Nutrition

Gluten-Free Italian Cuisine

Anna Vocino | October 24, 2024

For the millions of people who are following a low-carb or gluten-free dietary plan, the very idea of Italian food…

Will a Full-Body MRI Give You Peace of Mind?
Diseases & Conditions

Will a Full-Body MRI Give You Peace of Mind?

Ari Steiner, MD | October 24, 2024

You may have heard of a new fad called whole or full-body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) screening. An MRI uses…