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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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…

Health-Care Advertising
Diseases & Conditions

Health-Care Advertising

Charles B. Inlander | October 8, 2023

Prior to the 1980s, health-care advertising was barely noticeable. The bulk of the products advertised on television or in magazines…

Should You Go Gluten-Free?
Nutrition

Should You Go Gluten-Free?

Chris Iliades, MD | October 7, 2023

According to Harvard Medical School’s Harvard Health Letter, about 20 to 30 percent of Americans are following a gluten-free diet.…

Is That Food Ultra-Processed?
Food

Is That Food Ultra-Processed?

Michael Lyon, MD | October 6, 2023

A recent study of nearly 41,000 American adults shows that, on average, we get more than half our daily calories—a…

Cognitive Reserve Protects Your Memory
Memory

Cognitive Reserve Protects Your Memory

Kostas Lyketsos, MD | October 5, 2023

If you keep forgetting why you walked into a room or where you left your keys, you might start to…

Is Your Chicken Dinner Causing Your UTI?

Is Your Chicken Dinner Causing Your UTI?

Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, FAND | October 4, 2023

You may have heard of Escherichia coli (E. coli), the bacteria that can result in food-borne illness. Some E. coli…

Keep Your Blood Pressure Under Control
Heart

Keep Your Blood Pressure Under Control

Gary L. Schwartz, MD | October 3, 2023

High blood pressure—we hear about it every day. Most of us know someone who has high blood pressure, or perhaps…