Hemorrhoids are uncomfortable to experience…and to discuss. Yet half the population will eventually endure them. Also called piles, hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the lower...
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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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What Is the Placebo Effect?
Several years ago, University of Pittsburgh researchers gathered 237 adults and served them cocktails. They poured a cold, clear liquid from a Smirnoff vodka bottle...
Which Cholesterol Drug Is Safest?
For people with high cholesterol, lifestyle modifications such as eating better, getting more exercise, losing weight and reducing stress can help curb cardiovascular risk…to some...
5 Benefits of Crying
Is crying good for you? It definitely can be. Think about it—the last time you had a good cry, didn’t you feel just a tiny...
How Many Calories Should I Eat to Lose Weight?
We all know that we gain weight when we eat too many calories, but you may be wondering, How many calories should I eat a...
What Does the Color of My Urine Tell Me?
Urine color is not something that people give much thought to—that is, until they glance down one day and notice that their pee isn’t its...
Thinking About Starting an Anti-Inflammatory Diet?
We know that inflammation is at the heart of many conditions, including cardiovascular, autoimmune and neurological diseases, and even cancer. There are varied reasons people...
Time-Management Strategies
Many people know to the penny what an hour of their professional work costs. But how valuable is an hour of your free time? Every...
Building Awareness: Heart Health in Women
Women are more aware of their risk of heart attack than in the past, including the differences in symptoms they’re likely to experience compared with...
Silent Heart Attack
When we think of heart attacks, a common image comes to mind: a person clutching his or her chest, doubled over in pain. But it’s...
Statin Interactions
Cholesterol-lowering statins are among the most prescribed medications in the United States. These drugs lower levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (the bad cholesterol) by...
The A-fib Plan
More people than ever before have atrial fibrillation (A-fib), an irregular heart rate that occurs when the upper chambers of the heart beat chaotically and...