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.
All Health Articles
The secret to successful napping is to keep your naps short. Naps that last fewer than 30 minutes bring a host of benefits. Among recent...
Checking Out a Surgeon
Eight years ago, I was diagnosed with a brain tumor. I had just one day to check out the neurosurgeon who was recommended to operate...
How to Lower Cholesterol
Cholesterol can be lowered through natural means such as habit changes, diet, and physical activity. It can also be lowered through the use of medications.
How to Start Eating Healthy
Adding healing foods to the diets can be challenging. The low-quality foods typically in American supermarkets don’t make that challenge any easier.
Urinary Tract Infections Are Common After Menopause
A sudden and urgent need to urinate, burning pain when passing urine, and lower belly pain and pressure: For many postmenopausal women, these symptoms of...
What Causes Vaginitis and What Helps It?
Vaginitis is an uncomfortable inflammation of the vagina caused by an infection of bacteria, yeast, or other microorganism. It is a common issue.
Staying Safe Behind the Wheel
Driving safety isn’t just about adhering to road rules: It’s also about understanding and adapting to the changes our bodies undergo with age. Conditions affecting...
Ulcer Friendly Foods and Some to Avoid
Ulcers are sores within the stomach where the protective lining has been eaten away allowing stomach acid to attack the tissues of the stomach. Until...
Lessons About Our Health
A species of jellyfish called Turritopsis dohrnii can revert back to its juvenile form, rendering it essentially immortal. Elephants rarely get cancer even though they...
The Most Misunderstood Mind-Body Practice
Of all the various mind-body disciplines, hypnosis is probably the most misunderstood. Misconceptions from portrayals on television and in movies—scenes of people being hypnotized into...
Dangers of Osteoporosis Drugs
Osteoporosis drugs by causing osteoclasts, the cells that breakdown bones to die early. This may have unintended consequences.
Will CRISPR Change the World?
In December 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) announced approval of a milestone treatment for sickle cell disease: the first treatment to use...