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.
One of the most beneficial aspects of cardiovascular exercise is its effect on blood pressure. Maintaining a healthy blood pressure…
Still have your tonsils? Then you are at risk for peritonsillar abscess—an abscess, or a walled-off collection of pus in…
It’s no secret that exercise is great for you. Even in ancient civilizations, people knew that moving was better than…
With so much of the world hyper-focused on trying to lose weight, it can be both alarming and isolating to…
There’s no shortage of walking-shoe choices, but not every style is right for every person. And the needs of a…
Losing weight is difficult enough to begin with, but when you add in an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), the challenge becomes…
We all know that weight loss isn’t easy. People who put in lots of effort sometimes fail to see sufficient…
Doctors have powerful new tools in their quest to help their patients struggling with the health consequences of obesity. Ozempic…
There’s no question that watching the news is a sure-fire way to elevate your stress level. But while the nightly…
About 800 million people worldwide have low-back pain, and it is a leading cause of disability and reduced quality of…
While the Internet has put valuable information at our fingertips, it has also exposed us to alternative facts and pseudoscience…
Mr. B* was a 71-year-old veteran who had lived with chronic arm pain ever since a car accident 25 years…
For most of humankind’s history, dreams were believed to be messages from beyond. Dream interpretation was a sacred art requiring…
Can napping make your brain bigger? Yes, says a recent study from researchers at University College London, published in the medical journal Sleep…
Omega-3 fatty acids are healthy fats that have been linked to a decreased risk of heart disease, stroke, breast cancer,…
