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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It’s Virus Season
Diseases & Conditions

It’s Virus Season

Kelli McCourt | October 24, 2024

It started with a ­sniffle …then a bit of a scratchy throat. I didn’t think much of it at first,…

Common Medications Can Be Risky for Older People
Aging

Common Medications Can Be Risky for Older People

Judith Beizer | October 24, 2024

Medications that are safe and effective for younger people sometimes can be dangerous for people nearing their 70s or older.…

The Bad Side of Good-For-You Foods
Nutrition

The Bad Side of Good-For-You Foods

Lisa R. Young, PhD, RDN, CDN/LDN | October 24, 2024

Health organizations have been very thorough when it comes to warning people about the dangers of mercury in certain fish—but…

How to Fix Hammertoe
Diseases & Conditions

How to Fix Hammertoe

Johanna Youner | October 22, 2024

If you’re over 50, there is a good chance that you have a hammertoe. Here’s what—if anything—you can do about…

The Truth About Broken Heart Syndrome
Heart

The Truth About Broken Heart Syndrome

Ilan S. Wittstein, MD | October 20, 2024

In 2015, the mother of former NFL quarterback Doug Flutie died less than an hour after her husband of 56…

How Long Does a Common Cold Last?
Diseases & Conditions

How Long Does a Common Cold Last?

William Schaffner, MD | October 18, 2024

A common cold can linger longer than most of us realize—often seven to 10 days…and potentially as long as two…

How to Stop Uncontrollable Coughing at Night
Diseases & Conditions

How to Stop Uncontrollable Coughing at Night

Jonathan P. Parsons, MD, MSc, FCCP | October 15, 2024

Are you not able to get a good night’s sleep because of a nasty cough? Coughing often intensifies when we…

What Do Antioxidants Do for Us?
Nutrition

What Do Antioxidants Do for Us?

Lise N. Alschuler, ND | October 11, 2024

We hear a lot about the benefits of antioxidants, especially to combat free radicals, the source of unhealthy oxidative stress.…

What Is the RICE Method?
Exercise & Fitness

What Is the RICE Method?

Derek Burnett | October 7, 2024

No, not the starchy grain that’s delicious with soy sauce. We’re talking here about a method for treating minor injuries,…

How Much Exercise Do I Need Daily?
Exercise & Fitness

How Much Exercise Do I Need Daily?

Derek Burnett | October 6, 2024

As you begin to plan a workout routine, it’s reasonable to ask yourself just how much exercise you should fit…

How Much Exercise Do I Need Each Week?
Exercise & Fitness

How Much Exercise Do I Need Each Week?

Derek Burnett | October 5, 2024

It seems like a simple question…”How many times should I work out each week, and for how long each time?”…

How Do I Start Working Out Again?
Exercise & Fitness

How Do I Start Working Out Again?

Derek Burnett | October 4, 2024

Maybe it’s that little voice inside your head telling you to do the right thing, or maybe it’s your doctor’s…

Can Exercise Help Lower Blood Sugar?
Exercise & Fitness

Can Exercise Help Lower Blood Sugar?

Derek Burnett | October 3, 2024

We all know that physical activity is good for us. It can help keep our weight under control and even…

Are Swollen Feet Dangerous?
Diseases & Conditions

Are Swollen Feet Dangerous?

Jose I. Almeida, MD | October 3, 2024

Swollen feet are tricky. Sometimes excess fluid in the lower extremities can be perfectly innocuous…but other times, it can indicate…

Cryotherapy: Reality vs. Myth
Pain

Cryotherapy: Reality vs. Myth

Vladimir N. Kramskiy, MD | October 2, 2024

Did you suffer a muscle strain or are you feeling sore after a strenuous workout? Cryotherapy can provide pain relief…