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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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A New Reason to Stop and Smell the Roses
There was a time in the evolution of humans when a powerful sense of smell was an important survival skill. Early humans depended on their...
The Strangest Sleep Disorder
You wake up in the middle of the night and realize that you can’t move. You’re frozen in place and feel a heavy weight upon...
Do Berries Reduce Inflammation?
Berries do reduce inflammation. However, these fruit are loaded with vitamins and other beneficial nutrients that have benefits that go far beyond.
Does Alcohol Cause Inflammation?
Does alcohol cause inflammation? While alcohol has been linked to reduced inflammation going beyond one or two glasses increases inflammation.
A False-Positive Mammogram Is a Cancer Warning
Breast cancer screening with mammography reduces the risk of dying from breast cancer by 20 percent by finding cancer early when it can be treated...
Offset Sitting By Just a Little Exercise
Most of us sit in front of computers to work and play for extended stretches of time. That’s dangerous. Over the past several years, studies...
Sleep Well to Stop Long COVID
The daily fear of COVID is history for most of us, but for some the agony lingers. A regular bout of COVID-19 may cause mild...
Statin Drugs Reduce Deaths in the Frail and Elderly
Heart disease can come with age despite a heart-healthy youth. Statin drugs are the most effective and most prescribed drugs for high cholesterol and for...
Hypertension in Women Linked to Insomnia
There’s nothing like a good night’s sleep. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society recommend seven or more hours of sleep...
What Are Healthy Fats?
Healthy fats are vital nutrients in a diet and include monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats with trans fats and saturated fats best avoided.
Anti-Inflammatory Vegetables
Anti-inflammatory vegetables like broccoli, sweet potatoes, carrots, peppers, pack in anti-oxidants and bioactive compounds that fight inflammation.
