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.
Prior to the 1980s, health-care advertising was barely noticeable. The bulk of the products advertised on television or in magazines…
According to Harvard Medical School’s Harvard Health Letter, about 20 to 30 percent of Americans are following a gluten-free diet.…
A recent study of nearly 41,000 American adults shows that, on average, we get more than half our daily calories—a…
If you keep forgetting why you walked into a room or where you left your keys, you might start to…
You may have heard of Escherichia coli (E. coli), the bacteria that can result in food-borne illness. Some E. coli…
High blood pressure—we hear about it every day. Most of us know someone who has high blood pressure, or perhaps…
If you have a serious health condition, anything from cancer to congestive heart failure to dementia to Parkinson’s disease, you…
For many people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the first sign that something is wrong is unrelenting daytime sleepiness. That’s…
For many of us, the idea of retirement seems downright heavenly, a reward for a lifetime of hard work. And…
Gladys McGarey, MD, has a very busy professional life. A pioneer in the holistic medicine movement, she offers life consultations…is…
It has been more than a decade since the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) toppled its well-known “Food Guide Pyramid”…
You probably already know that chronic inflammation can set you up for some serious health issues, including disabling and life-threatening…
Extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) tops the list of good-for-you oils, but there are other healthy choices for when you want…
You know all about its benefits, from heart health to brain health and from diabetes prevention to cancer prevention—yet you…
Cancer treatment has come a long way since Hippocrates proposed that it was caused by a buildup of black bile.…
