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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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Natural Medicine and Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Respiratory

Natural Medicine and Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Jamison Starbuck, ND | November 4, 2023

There has been a lot of talk recently about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), recognized since 1956 as a mild respiratory…

Should You Treat High Triglycerides?
High Cholesterol

Should You Treat High Triglycerides?

Sadiya Khan, MD | November 3, 2023

Cholesterol numbers and their significance often take center stage in discussions about cardiovascular health. However, there’s another number that tends…

COVID-Negative Long Haulers

COVID-Negative Long Haulers

Igor Koralnik, MD | November 2, 2023

While the pandemic is largely behind us, millions of people are still experiencing long-lasting chronic pain, brain fog, shortness of…

Taking Steps to Avoid Dementia

Taking Steps to Avoid Dementia

Ronald Lazar, PhD | November 1, 2023

A 2021 poll found that people over age 65 fear dementia more than any other disease. The good news is…

The New Obesity Drugs

The New Obesity Drugs

Angela Fitch, MD, FACP, FOMA | November 1, 2023

Thanks to decades of research, we now know that diet, exercise and other lifestyle modifications are essential for general wellness…

Secrets to Slowing Down the Clock

Secrets to Slowing Down the Clock

Marc Wittmann, PhD | October 25, 2023

Does it feel like time is moving faster as you get older? When you were a kid, a summer day…

When You Should – and Shouldn’t – Do CPR
Heart

When You Should – and Shouldn’t – Do CPR

Holland Kaplan, MD | October 22, 2023

CPR does save lives—but not as many as you might think. Outside the hospital, the survival rate for people receiving…

Secret Superfoods
Food

Secret Superfoods

Sharon Palmer, RDN | October 19, 2023

You don’t have to add kale and blueberries to your plate to get a superfood in every meal. Nor do…

Heart Health = Brain Health
Heart

Heart Health = Brain Health

Chengxuan Qiu, PhD | October 17, 2023

To keep your brain healthy as you get older, focus on your heart health now. That is the conclusion of…

When Your Brain Says “Done”
Mental Health

When Your Brain Says “Done”

Kelli McCourt | October 16, 2023

Have you ever felt more than just physically tired? Have you been mentally exhausted as well—like you just can’t think…

When Your Fear Is Actually a Phobia
Stress

When Your Fear Is Actually a Phobia

Michael A. Tompkins, PhD | October 11, 2023

If you’re like most people, there’s probably at least one thing that gives you the heebie-jeebies. Maybe it’s snakes or…

Simple Exercises for Strength and Energy… In Just 6 Minutes

Simple Exercises for Strength and Energy… In Just 6 Minutes

Jonathan Su, DPT | October 10, 2023

You can squeeze a surprising amount of productivity into just six minutes. You can make and enjoy the first few…

Treats From the Fancy Food Show
Food

Treats From the Fancy Food Show

Linda Gassenheimer | October 9, 2023

Held in New York City every year, the Fancy Food Show shows off new foods that we will be seeing…

Caregivers: Take Care of Yourself, Too

Caregivers: Take Care of Yourself, Too

Aaron Blight, EdD | October 9, 2023

If you’re a family caregiver—an adult child caring for an aging parent, for example, or a wife caring for a…

Painkillers Can Make Infections Last Longer

Painkillers Can Make Infections Last Longer

Daniel Barreda, PhD | October 8, 2023

Opting to run a mild fever rather than control it with painkillers likely reduces the time it takes for your…