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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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Move to Stave Off Cognitive Decline
Memory

Move to Stave Off Cognitive Decline

Barry A. Franklin, PhD | February 18, 2025

Numerous studies have shown that physical activity is associated with a lower risk of developing cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease.…

Hypochlorhydria: Low Stomach Acid Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Diseases & Conditions

Hypochlorhydria: Low Stomach Acid Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Suneeta Krishnareddy, MD | February 14, 2025

Stomach acid is essential to digestion…but you probably don’t give it much thought unless you have a problem with your…

Should You Take Supplements to Reduce Cortisol Levels?
Supplements

Should You Take Supplements to Reduce Cortisol Levels?

Divya Yogi-Morren, MD | February 14, 2025

We know that stress increases levels of the hormone cortisol in the body. But is the opposite true? Does reducing cortisol…

How to Quit Drinking
Wellness

How to Quit Drinking

Alëna A. Balasanova, M.D. | February 13, 2025

Maybe you’ve never turned teetotaler during “Dry January”…maybe you’ve always turned a cold shoulder to “Sober October.” But if you’re…

How Often Should You Wash Your Hair?
Wellness

How Often Should You Wash Your Hair?

Shilpi Khetarpal, MD | February 13, 2025

There is no one-size-fits-all answer to how often you should wash your hair. It varies according to your age, hair…

What Causes Constipation After Diarrhea?
Diseases & Conditions

What Causes Constipation After Diarrhea?

Brooks Cash, MD | February 12, 2025

You’ve just finished a bout of diarrhea…so now why do you have constipation? The simplest answer is that taking an…

Chest Congestion: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Diseases & Conditions

Chest Congestion: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

W. Graham Carlos, III, MD | February 10, 2025

Are you feeling the symptoms of a chest cold and wondering if it is time to see a doctor? Here’s…

How Much Does Cataract Surgery Cost?
Eye Health

How Much Does Cataract Surgery Cost?

Derek Burnett | February 1, 2025

Ask people who’ve had cataract surgery whether it was worth it, and most will give you a resounding, “Yes!” Not…

Can Cataracts Come Back?
Eye Health

Can Cataracts Come Back?

Derek Burnett | January 31, 2025

It’s a frequent refrain from people who have undergone surgery to remove cataracts from their eyes…“Best thing I’ve ever done…

How Long Between Cataract Surgery on Each Eye?
Eye Health

How Long Between Cataract Surgery on Each Eye?

Derek Burnett | January 30, 2025

Getting surgery can be a huge relief to people who have seen the condition eat away at their independence and…

What to Expect During Cataract Surgery
Eye Health

What to Expect During Cataract Surgery

Derek Burnett | January 29, 2025

The prospect of cataract surgery can certainly raise some mixed emotions. On one hand, it holds the promise of correcting…

Circadian Rhythm: What It Is and How It Impacts Our Lives
Sleep

Circadian Rhythm: What It Is and How It Impacts Our Lives

Lynne Peeples | January 29, 2025

Most people associate the term circadian rhythm with the body’s sleep-wake pattern, which cycles about every 24 hours and is…

Do You Get Dizzy When Standing Up?
Diseases & Conditions

Do You Get Dizzy When Standing Up?

Amit Khera MD | January 29, 2025

Do you ever feel lightheaded or dizzy as you stand up? You may have experienced orthostatic hypotension, a form of…

How Long Is Recovery from Cataract Surgery?
Eye Health

How Long Is Recovery from Cataract Surgery?

Derek Burnett | January 28, 2025

Cataracts aren’t easy to live with. This condition, in which the eye’s natural lens becomes clouded over and hard to…

Three Types of Cataract Surgeries
Eye Health

Three Types of Cataract Surgeries

Derek Burnett | January 27, 2025

If your vision has been getting worse and your eye doctor has told you that you might need to consider…