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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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How To Take Your Blood Pressure
If you’ve been diagnosed with hypertension, experts recommend that you get a home blood pressure monitor and keep track of your pressure on a regular...
Elbow Pain—How to Stop It…How to Prevent It
Tennis elbow is the scourge of the courts. Golfer’s elbow causes more suffering on the links than sand traps. And pickleball elbow is surging right...
Wart Removal Options
Nobody loves a wart…and it can be really challenging to get rid of them. Julie Karen, MD, assistant professor of dermatology at New York University,...
Confusing Advice About Weight Loss, Diabetes and Heart Health
Modern medicine does a wonderful job treating acute conditions. If you break a bone or catch an infectious disease, you’re likely to be in good...
How Much Sodium Is Too Much?
Following a low-sodium diet and tracking daily sodium intake have traditionally been priorities mainly for people who suffer from high blood pressure. But recent research...
Celiac Disease: Symptoms and Causes
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease caused by your immune system’s reaction to gluten, the protein found in foods containing certain grains, primarily wheat, barley...
What to Do About a Pain in the Neck
One in three adults experience neck pain each year. Are you one of them? Digital devices such as smartphones are responsible for some of this...
New Science on the Dangers of Processed Foods
By now, you’ve heard it a thousand times—ultra-processed foods are bad for you. There are mountains of studies linking these foods to an alarming array...
Advances in Glaucoma Treatment
Glaucoma, the second-leading cause of blindness after cataracts, affects about three million Americans. But unlike cataracts, which can be corrected with surgery, damage from glaucoma...
Are Cancer Screenings Really Worth It?
Colonoscopies…mammograms…PSA tests…lung cancer screenings—sometimes it seems that every doctor appointment includes a recommendation for some sort of cancer screening. Few patients question this—getting screened for...
Prevent Chronic Sinus Infections
For most of us, sinus infections resolve on their own after about five days. Some last longer and require a course of antibiotics. But infections...
