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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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How a Pedometer Can Help You Reach Your Fitness Goals
Pedometers are simple electronic devices that detect vertical movement at the hip and estimate the distance walked.
The Best Diet for Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are a condition that most people find unsightly. A diet for varicose veins can help to relieve some of the symptoms and pain…
How to Start Exercising
Exercising is one of the best things you can do for your health. It is a free and incredibly effective preventative medicine. If it was...
What are Nutrient Dense Foods?
Your life depends on nutrients. The seven major groups of nutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and water. They are all essential...
Why is Physical Activity Important?
The best medicine is physical activity, and dedicated exercise is one of the best forms of preventative medicine known. It helps to prevent cardiovascular disease,...
Foods that Lower Cholesterol
Changing the foods that you ear can impact your cholesterol levels for better or worse. A diet high in red meats, empty carbohydrates, and dairy...
Big Breakthrough in Cancer Detection
Every year, more than 600,000 Americans die from cancer. But here’s an equally disturbing statistic—seven out of 10 of those deaths are from cancers that...
When the Doctor Says “Cancer”, What to Do Next
When doctors say the word “cancer,” patients feel fear. Kathy Giusti certainly felt it when she learned that she had multiple myeloma, a form of...
The Right Way to Check Your Blood Pressure
Using the wrong device to check your blood pressure at home could produce inaccurate readings that leave you over- or undertreated for hypertension. Here’s how...
Beyond Probiotics and Fermented Foods… How to Improve Your Gut Health
Gut health has become a hot topic in recent years. Probiotic supplements and gut-friendly fermented foods are finding new fans as evidence accumulates that our...
Your Vitamin/Supplement Checklist
Most American adults don’t follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which means they’re not getting all of the vitamins and minerals they need to stay...
