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.
Balance training isn’t just for preventing falls later in life—good balance is essential for everyone, and it helps reduce the…
People who don’t exercise can reap tremendous benefits by briefly increasing their exertion level during everyday activities. A recent study…
"Just do it” is a prudent exercise philosophy…but only if you’re doing it right. Execute an exercise improperly, and not…
How are you really holding up? There’s a strong correlation between how well aging people do on the following four…
Summer is here, and it’s time to take advantage of the spectacularly healthy cooking technique most of us love—grilling. Grilling…
Quick and painless, bone scans are essential screening tests for assessing bone health. They can uncover the start of bone…
The most common health fear among people over age 50 is Alzheimer’s disease. One solution to this angst for many…
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a progressive illness that can cause wheezing, coughing, excess phlegm, shortness of breath, and chest…
The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway that runs from the wrist (the carpus) to the hand. Its bottom and…
You probably know about probiotics, the friendly bacteria in your gut that promote good health. But you may not know…
The delivery of medicine has changed dramatically over the past 50 years. While you still go to a doctor for…
This year, 127,000 Americans will die of lung cancer, making it the most deadly cancer by far and the second…
Love being in a pool? Then what better way to get your exercise than by working out in a pool!…
People with high blood pressure benefit from high blood pressure monitors, and people with diabetes use home blood sugar monitors.…
There’s an old axiom that the most dangerous place to be when you are sick is in a hospital. Hospitals…
