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.
There’s an old axiom that the most dangerous place to be when you are sick is in a hospital. Hospitals…
Every person has a unique set of genes, and these genes can influence how their body processes and reacts to…
When the air is heavy with mold spores or pollens from trees, grasses, or weeds, about 35 million Americans experience…
Humans have long healed ills by connecting with animals. In 1792, Quakers working in England recorded the benefits patients gained…
The first thing you notice about psoriasis is the telltale skin rash, but the effects of this autoimmune disease are…
One in seven Americans experience an uncomfortably swollen, tight feeling in the abdomen at least once a week—and most of…
Full disclosure—I work from home most days now. If I am doing it right, you likely didn’t even know that!…
A happy marriage is like a tonic for your health. People who feel loved, respected, supported, and connected to their…
Rheumatoid arthritis affects about 3 to 4 percent of women and 1 to 2 percent of men. RA is an…
Is spring fever a real illness or just a quaint way to excuse the atypical behavior we find ourselves doing…
Niacin is shorthand for the two main forms (or vitamers) of vitamin B3: nicotinic acid and nicotinamide. These vitamers work…
When you think of climate change, you probably think of problems with ecological health, like drought, rising sea levels, and…
The COVID-19 pandemic brought to light the difficulty we health-care consumers often have making sense out of medical information. For…
Sciatica is surprisingly common. According to a study published in 2020 in the Journal of the AAOS (the American Academy…
You heard it from your mother all the time—stand up straight. Mom was right! Proper posture doesn’t just make us…
