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.
America has a pain problem. A National Institutes of Health study revealed that Americans are more likely to develop chronic…
Inflammation. The slow burn inside our arterial walls is the root cause of many of the chronic and debilitating inflammatory…
Aging in America offers plenty of opportunities…and plenty of challenges. Medicare helps pay health-care bills, but the health-care system doesn’t…
No longer a condition affecting mostly older people in Western countries, diverticulitis now can develop in people of all ages—even…
Research on the varied roles of vitamin D is continuing at a rapid clip. We already know that vitamin D…
We’ve had a few stressful months in the McCourt house—my husband’s heart surgery took the forefront, of course, but I…
People in Japan live an average of 85 years, longer than people in any other large country. Those long life…
The gallbladder—it’s fair to say that most of us know very little about this small organ…until something goes wrong, and…
Macular degeneration, also known as age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), is a degenerative disease of the macula, a part of the…
You have probably never thought of loneliness as a disease, but, more and more, loneliness is being viewed as a…
If you follow celebrity news, you may have learned about sports superstar Bo Jackson’s health ordeal. Bo, who survived professional…
It’s not in your head—many people with arthritis, chronic joint pain or joint injuries experience increased pain in their hips,…
A wealth of studies consistently show that replacing butter with olive oil boosts health and longevity. But olive oil isn’t…
Eating healthfully is already a daily struggle for many individuals. Adding the extra stress of inflation and unpredictable food prices…
There has been a lot of talk recently about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), recognized since 1956 as a mild respiratory…
