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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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Tricks to Lower Blood Pressure
Cardiovascular Disease

Tricks to Lower Blood Pressure

Dr. Khalid Zalmay | January 8, 2024

If you’ve just learned that you have high blood pressure, you may feel a sudden sense of urgency and alarm,…

Even Older Adults Can Get STIs
Diseases & Conditions

Even Older Adults Can Get STIs

Matthew Hamill, MD, PhD, MPH | January 8, 2024

There’s an epidemic in the US, but doctors and patients often fail to discuss it—sexually transmitted infections (STIs). There are…

Causes of High Blood Pressure
Cardiovascular Disease

Causes of High Blood Pressure

Dr. Khalid Zalmay | January 7, 2024

When healthcare professionals talk about why a person might develop high blood pressure, they usually avoid speaking in terms of…

Foods that Lower Blood Pressure
Cardiovascular Disease

Foods that Lower Blood Pressure

Dr. Khalid Zalmay | January 6, 2024

When it comes to controlling your blood pressure, being mindful of what you put into your body is a crucial…

Blood Pressure Medications
Cardiovascular Disease

Blood Pressure Medications

Dr. Khalid Zalmay | January 5, 2024

Even after making lifestyle changes such as a low-sodium diet, exercising, and improved sleep patterns, many people continue to struggle…

Symptoms of High Blood Pressure
Cardiovascular Disease

Symptoms of High Blood Pressure

Dr. Khalid Zalmay | January 4, 2024

Controlling your blood pressure is one of the most important things you can do for your health, since high blood…

Pneumonia: Prevention Is Your Top Priority
Diseases & Conditions

Pneumonia: Prevention Is Your Top Priority

William Schaffner, MD | January 4, 2024

Pneumonia can happen any time—not just during the cold months. And since it can become very serious, even life-threatening, prevention…

Stress Can Help You Live Longer
Stress

Stress Can Help You Live Longer

Elissa Epel, PhD | December 21, 2023

Stress gets a bad rap. We’re often warned that stress is a killer, increasing our risk for heart disease, obesity,…

Finding the Mental Health Help You Need…When You Need It
Mental Health

Finding the Mental Health Help You Need…When You Need It

Ken Duckworth, MD | December 20, 2023

It is a sad fact—people struggling with mental health concerns often end up struggling to find a therapist to help…

New Therapy for Depression – ADepT
Depression

New Therapy for Depression – ADepT

Barney D. Dunn, PhD | December 19, 2023

A new form of talk therapy for depression—Augmented Depression Therapy (ADepT)—is showing promise. A recent pilot study by researchers at…

The Mental Health Benefits of Decluttering
Mental Health

The Mental Health Benefits of Decluttering

Julia Vladimirskiy, LCSW | December 18, 2023

If you’ve ever returned from a vacation feeling relaxed and refreshed, a few things probably happened while you were away.…

Can Probiotics Help Depression?
Depression

Can Probiotics Help Depression?

Allan Young, MB, PhD | December 17, 2023

Adding probiotic supplements to a depression treatment plan has the potential to boost the effectiveness of the treatment, according to…

Nondrug DIY Treatments for Depression
Depression

Nondrug DIY Treatments for Depression

Richard O'Connor, PhD | December 16, 2023

There’s a problem with traditional treatments for depression. They don’t work for many patients—and studies back that up. A 2022…

Coping with a Dementia Diagnosis
Diseases & Conditions

Coping with a Dementia Diagnosis

Elizabeth Landsverk, MD | December 15, 2023

A dementia diagnosis can be received with a crushing finality. The frightening decline into late-stage dementia that lies ahead can…

How to Catch Cancer Early
Cancer

How to Catch Cancer Early

Yuri Fesko, MD | December 14, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic itself was bad enough, but it had a negative effect that few anticipated: more cases of advanced…