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.
Remember the Ice Bucket Challenge in the summer of 2014? Every time you turned around, social media was showing someone…
Ever since new guidelines to identify who needs a statin were introduced in 2013, there have been skeptics. One major…
A little-known secret to getting a good night’s sleep is keeping the pH of your body alkaline rather than acidic.…
It’s not the news you wanted to hear from your doctor—“You have prostate cancer.” Fortunately, as with 97% of men…
5 healthy foods to eat when you’re hungry all the time... Nobody likes a growling stomach—it’s embarrassing and makes you more…
Concierge medicine is no longer just for the superrich… “The doctor can see you immediately.” When’s the last time you…
Cauliflower is one of my all-time favorite vegetables. Once revered by the French king Louis XIV, this royal vegetable should…
This strategy is just as effective…and much safer… Do you wince when you walk, kneel, squat or climb stairs? If…
Few doctors talk about these important steps… If you are living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the simple act…
5 changes that will mean the most for your health… It’s hard to believe, but the Nutrition Facts Label—that government-mandated…
Up to one in four people aren’t getting the expected heart benefits… For millions of Americans, popping one or two…
It happens. You had a few days of careless eating or stress or inactivity, and now you’re constipated. Here are some…
New thinking upends the conventional wisdom… High blood sugar (glucose) is an obvious sign of diabetes. It’s worrisome because elevated…
The Rio Olympics is shining a light on the ancient Chinese medical practice called cupping, with athletes including the best…
It’s been a few years—OK, let’s be honest, more than a few years—since you last had a comprehensive eye exam.…
