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.
All Health Articles
Unfortunately, most of us know someone who has suffered a stroke. Each year in the US, 795,000 strokes occur, a rate of one every 40...
How to Stop Postnasal Drip: Remedies for Relief
Just as your eyes tear and your mouth makes saliva almost imperceptibly, your nose cleanses itself and moistens its lining by routinely making just a...
Best Workouts for Seniors
The best workouts or seniors combine exercises for strength, flexibility, and balance for more graceful aging.
What is a Medicare Wellness Exam?
One of the advantages of turning 65—and becoming eligible for Medicare—is that you also are eligible for an annual Medicare wellness exam or visit. This...
Gut Feelings
The gut is often called the body’s second brain because it contains a vast network of neurons—around 100 million—in what’s called the enteric nervous system....
Natural Neuropathy Treatments
The symptoms are neuropathy range from sharp, shooting pains that feel like jolts of electricity to burning sensations, tingling, numbness, and muscle fatigue. They can...
How to Protect Yourself from Microplastics
Microplastics are pieces of plastic that are smaller that 5 millimeters. They range from the width of a pencil eraser to a tiny particle. They’re...
The Taurine Breakthrough
After World War II, many people began giving their pets commercial pet food. When a large number of animals went blind, scientists began to investigate...
Boost Your Immunity
Your body’s immune system consists of specialized cells and chemicals that kill and/or inactivate viruses and other invaders. When viruses invade your body, they can...
Gluten-Free Italian Cuisine
For the millions of people who are following a low-carb or gluten-free dietary plan, the very idea of Italian food may feel off limits. But...
Will a Full-Body MRI Give You Peace of Mind?
You may have heard of a new fad called whole or full-body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) screening. An MRI uses a magnetic field to create...
It’s Virus Season
It started with a sniffle …then a bit of a scratchy throat. I didn’t think much of it at first, certain that it was just...