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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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What Causes Memory Loss and Forgetfulness?
Memory

What Causes Memory Loss and Forgetfulness?

Derek Burnett | January 15, 2025

It’s trivia night, it’s your turn, and you’re in luck…You’ve just been asked to name the main character in a…

What Is Cognitive Function?
Memory

What Is Cognitive Function?

Derek Burnett | January 14, 2025

“Cognitive function” is a frequently encountered term in the realm of health and wellness. We may come across it verbatim,…

Life Expectancy after TURP Surgery
Prostate

Life Expectancy after TURP Surgery

Derek Burnett | January 13, 2025

Living with an enlarged prostate can make a man start to feel old. He might remember his father always needing…

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Medication
Prostate

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Medication

Derek Burnett | January 12, 2025

The prostate gland is an internal component of the male reproductive system that sits above the rectum and below the…

What Is the Latest Treatment for an Enlarged Prostate?
Prostate

What Is the Latest Treatment for an Enlarged Prostate?

Derek Burnett | January 11, 2025

For men over age 50, the prostate gland often becomes a source of trouble. Crucial to male fertility, this walnut-sized…

What Is the Best Treatment for an Enlarged Prostate?
Prostate

What Is the Best Treatment for an Enlarged Prostate?

Derek Burnett | January 10, 2025

Different men whose prostates have become enlarged (a condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH), can have wildly varying experiences.…

The 10 Worst Foods for Acid Reflux
Nutrition

The 10 Worst Foods for Acid Reflux

Molly Pelletier, MS, RD, LDN | January 10, 2025

Over-the-counter pharmaceuticals aren’t the only way to control acid reflux—diet modifications can make a major difference, too, explains Registered Dietitian…

Considering an Assisted-Living Facility? 5 Mistakes to Avoid
Aging

Considering an Assisted-Living Facility? 5 Mistakes to Avoid

Debra Drelich | January 10, 2025

Many seniors face a dilemma. They’ve developed mobility or cognitive issues that make it difficult to continue living in their…

How to Make Friends as an Adult
Wellness

How to Make Friends as an Adult

Kasley Killam | January 9, 2025

Our social health has an enormous impact on our physical and mental health, yet it’s too often overlooked in our…

What Is Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Test?
Prostate

What Is Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Test?

Derek Burnett | January 9, 2025

By the time a man hits his mid-50s, he’s probably begun to learn a thing or two about his prostate.…

Medications that Affect Balance
Aging

Medications that Affect Balance

January 9, 2025

One of the most common causes of falls is one that’s largely preventable…medications and their side effects. For some people,…

Does an Enlarged Prostate Affect a Man Sexually?
Prostate

Does an Enlarged Prostate Affect a Man Sexually?

Derek Burnett | January 8, 2025

Developing an enlarged prostate, known medically as benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, is an unfortunate fact of life for most…

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Symptoms
Prostate

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Symptoms

Derek Burnett | January 7, 2025

Nearly all men who reach full life expectancy will develop an enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, or…

What Causes an Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)?
Prostate

What Causes an Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)?

Derek Burnett | January 6, 2025

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH, or just “enlarged prostate” to most people) is an oversized prostate gland whose excessive cell growth…

Prostate Problems: Enlargement, Prostatitis, and Prostate Cancer
Prostate

Prostate Problems: Enlargement, Prostatitis, and Prostate Cancer

Derek Burnett | January 5, 2025

About half of all adults have a prostate, yet most men have only a hazy understanding of what it does.…