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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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Taking an Anti-Obesity Med?Don’t Forget to Eat Enough
Nutrition

Taking an Anti-Obesity Med?Don’t Forget to Eat Enough

Angela Fitch, MD, FACP, FOMA | June 11, 2024

GLP-1 receptor agonists can slash your appetite so dramatically that you could go all day without the drive to eat…

Starting Pickleball, Tennis or Golf? Exercises to Prevent Injury
Exercise & Fitness

Starting Pickleball, Tennis or Golf? Exercises to Prevent Injury

Ari Levy, MD, MBA | June 11, 2024

Are you thinking about trying pickleball…or starting golf or tennis after years of sitting around? Be careful! Even if you…

Medical Tourism:Health Advantage or Health Risk?
Diseases & Conditions

Medical Tourism:Health Advantage or Health Risk?

Lieutenant Commander Katrina Byrd, MD | June 11, 2024

Are you considering traveling to another country for medical care because the costs are lower than in the US…or because…

New Weight Loss Drugs Reduce Cancer Risk
Cancer

New Weight Loss Drugs Reduce Cancer Risk

June 11, 2024

The new weight loss drugs are called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA). The first drug, exenatide (Byetta), was approved to…

These Are the Times You Really Need a Sleeping Pill
Sleep

These Are the Times You Really Need a Sleeping Pill

Clete Kushida, MD, PhD | June 11, 2024

There are many possible downsides from regular, long-term use of sleeping pills, a class of drugs that doctors call hypnotics. A…

Mild Brain Injuries
Pain

Mild Brain Injuries

Joshua Lander, DC, CSCS | June 11, 2024

Thanks to public awareness campaigns, most people are aware of the seriousness of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), especially concussions. A…

The Natural Way
Exercise & Fitness

The Natural Way

Jamison Starbuck, ND | June 11, 2024

Are you among the millions of people spending money each year on topical health and beauty products designed to reduce…

Worried About Your Water?
Nutrition

Worried About Your Water?

Matthew J. Campen, PhD, MSPH | June 11, 2024

The news is awash with attention-grabbing headlines about problems with our water quality. To better understand the threats we face, Bottom…

Tasty Ways to Cut Back Salt
Nutrition

Tasty Ways to Cut Back Salt

William Li, MD | June 11, 2024

If your doctor has advised you to reduce salt intake—or if you just want to be healthier—try these tips to…

Move a Little More for a Lot Less Pain
Pain

Move a Little More for a Lot Less Pain

Gabriela Murza, MS, MCHES | June 11, 2024

For millions of people, chronic pain can make even simple tasks difficult. Not only can it reduce physical, mental, and…

How to Feel Your Feelings
Mental Health

How to Feel Your Feelings

June 10, 2024

These days it’s well known that emotions and the stress they cause play a significant role in health. However, despite…

Natural Remedies for Erectile Dysfunction
Aging

Natural Remedies for Erectile Dysfunction

June 9, 2024

Erectile dysfunction is responsive to natural remedies like diet, exercise, nutrition, and even certain smells.

Medicinal Foods: How Food can Heal
Food

Medicinal Foods: How Food can Heal

June 7, 2024

Diet is linked to health outcomes, but nutritious healthy foods can also be medicinal foods that help to heal and prevent disease.

Statin Side Effects
Cardiovascular Disease

Statin Side Effects

June 6, 2024

When they came on the market, statins were a “miracle medicine” that could prevent heart attacks and strokes, statins can have side effects.

Anti-Aging Foods for Younger Skin
Aging

Anti-Aging Foods for Younger Skin

June 5, 2024

Wrinkles and the other effects of aging can be reduced by the consumption of certain anti-aging foods on a regular basis.