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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Cancer Treatment Gets Personal

Cancer Treatment Gets Personal

Harold J. Burstein, MD, PhD | September 9, 2023

Cancer treatment has come a long way since Hippocrates proposed that it was caused by a buildup of black bile.…

5 Strategies to Protect Your Back

5 Strategies to Protect Your Back

Mara Vucich, MD | September 8, 2023

Back problems are incredibly common, striking people of all ages. There are a multitude of causes of back pain, from…

Health Screening Tests
Diseases & Conditions

Health Screening Tests

Charles B. Inlander | September 7, 2023

Health screening tests are designed to identify serious medical conditions early. The earlier a condition is identified, the better the…

The Truth About Prostate Health Supplements
Prostate

The Truth About Prostate Health Supplements

Chris Iliades, MD | September 6, 2023

If you Google prostate health, the first page that pops up lists a long line of prostate supplements. Many men…

Essential Activities for Post-Stroke Recovery
Stroke

Essential Activities for Post-Stroke Recovery

Joel Stein, MD | September 5, 2023

Stroke affects each person in different ways, so recovery must be individualized. But one constant is that recovery steps should…

Support Your Local Beekeeper and Boost Your Health
Nutrition

Support Your Local Beekeeper and Boost Your Health

Jamison Starbuck, ND | September 4, 2023

I live in a farming community, and among my favorite visitors are honey bees. They live in a great stack…

Medicare Season Is Here
Aging

Medicare Season Is Here

Maura Carley, MPH, CIC | September 3, 2023

October is the start of the open-enrollment season for Medicare. You’re probably already feeling overwhelmed by all the TV ads…

Finally, A Drug That Slows Alzheimer’s Disease
Diseases & Conditions

Finally, A Drug That Slows Alzheimer’s Disease

David Geldmacher, MD | September 3, 2023

Although there are some approved medications for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), nothing has ever been able to slow down the relentless…

Addressing Droopy Eyelids
Eye Health

Addressing Droopy Eyelids

Mithra Gonzalez, MD | September 2, 2023

If you’ve noticed that your eyelids are looking a little droopy as you age, you’re not alone. Two different conditions…

The Longevity Diet
Nutrition

The Longevity Diet

Dan Buettner | September 1, 2023

Want to extend your life for a few more years? Then consider eating what the ­longest-lived populations on the planet…

How to Reverse Prediabetes

How to Reverse Prediabetes

Jill Weisenberger, MS, RDN, CDCES | September 1, 2023

More than 96 million American adults—more than one in three of us—have prediabetes: blood sugar levels that are lower than…

Easy Delicious Low-Carb Low-Sugar Recipes
Food

Easy Delicious Low-Carb Low-Sugar Recipes

Linda Gassenheimer | August 25, 2023

A diabetes-friendly diet doesn’t mean eating just steamed vegetables and broiled fish all the time. Following the guidelines from the…

Alternatives to Colonoscopy
Colon Cancer

Alternatives to Colonoscopy

Robert Bresalier, MD | August 23, 2023

Colon cancer screening guidelines from the US Preventive Services Taskforce, the American Cancer Society and gastroenterology organizations call for most…

How to Halt a Lingering Cough
Diseases & Conditions

How to Halt a Lingering Cough

Jonathan P. Parsons, MD, MSc, FCCP | August 21, 2023

Upper-­respiratory tract infections usually pass within a week or two—but the annoying coughing sometimes persists much longer. Good news: That…

Are You Prepared to Grow Old Alone?

Are You Prepared to Grow Old Alone?

Maria Torroella Carney, MD | August 19, 2023

You may not be planning to grow old alone, but no one can predict the future. Today’s greater freedom to…