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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Is Sleep Deficiency Bad for You?
Sleep

Is Sleep Deficiency Bad for You?

Derek Burnett | February 10, 2024

We live in a world where chronic sleep deficiency is treated like a badge of honor. It's very bad for us.

The Latest Nutrition News You Can Use!
Nutrition

The Latest Nutrition News You Can Use!

February 10, 2024

The annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition—called NUTRITION 2023—is known for its breakthrough research on ways to boost…

Home Remedies for Sunburn Pain and Prevention
Skin Disease

Home Remedies for Sunburn Pain and Prevention

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | February 9, 2024

Home remedies for sunburn pain and itchiness can provide sweet relief for burned and peeling skin until it heals.

How to Improve Your Concentration
Memory

How to Improve Your Concentration

February 9, 2024

Today's world is filled with distractions. That makes improving our concentration more important and challenging than ever.

The Good Medicine of Onions
Nutrition

The Good Medicine of Onions

Jamison Starbuck, ND | February 9, 2024

When I was 6 years old and suffering with a bad cold, my mother told me that my grandfather always…

How to Get Rid of Hiccups
Nutrition

How to Get Rid of Hiccups

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | February 8, 2024

Hiccups are involuntary spasms of the diaphragm—find out how to get rid of hiccups with some simple methods and remedies.

How Safe Are Proton Pump Inhibitors
Diseases & Conditions

How Safe Are Proton Pump Inhibitors

Brooks Cash, MD | February 8, 2024

The first proton pump inhibitor (PPI), omeprazole, was available by prescription in 1993. Since then, PPIs have gone over the…

More Omega-3s, Please
Nutrition

More Omega-3s, Please

William Harris, PhD | February 7, 2024

Thousands of scientific studies have investigated the actions of omega-3 fatty acids on the body and mind, with an emphasis…

How to Get Over Jet Lag
Nutrition

How to Get Over Jet Lag

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | February 6, 2024

The weary drained feeling of jet lag is the bane of travel —diet and scheduling can help you get over jet lag fast.

Blanking Out and Freezing Up
Diseases & Conditions

Blanking Out and Freezing Up

Louis J. Marino, MD | February 6, 2024

When Senator Mitch McConnell had a sudden change in mental status while delivering remarks on Capitol Hill, he seemed frozen…

Home Remedies for Nausea
Nutrition

Home Remedies for Nausea

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | February 5, 2024

Natural remedies for nausea can help settle your stomach whether the cause is motion sickness or a stomach bug.

Home Remedies for Sore Throat Relief
Nutrition

Home Remedies for Sore Throat Relief

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | February 4, 2024

Home remedies for sore throats can bring relief whether your sore from an illness or merely from talking too much.

New Ways to Fight Migraine
Pain

New Ways to Fight Migraine

Brian M. Grosberg, MD | February 4, 2024

Researchers still are trying to unravel the mystery of the intense form of head pain known as migraine. If you…

Fungal Infections on the Rise
Diseases & Conditions

Fungal Infections on the Rise

William Schaffner, MD | February 4, 2024

Mycosis or fungal infections are caused by a fungus, such as a yeast or mold, rather than a bacterium or…

Home Remedies for Cold, Flu, and Fever
Nutrition

Home Remedies for Cold, Flu, and Fever

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | February 3, 2024

Colds are a common misery that can strike year-round. Home remedies for cold, flu and fever can bring much needed relief.