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.
Few things are as frustrating as an annoying sound that won’t stop…or as disturbing as the realization that the sound…
More than one in five U.S. adults live with chronic pain, defined as unrelenting pain that lasts longer than three…
When you have an unexpected illness or injury, you have a variety of options: your doctor’s office, a walk-in medical…
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic condition of the lower gastrointestinal tract. It’s the most common diagnosis made by…
Shortly after tennis champion Serena Williams gave birth, she started having trouble breathing. She worried it might be a pulmonary…
Ironman events are among the toughest single-day endurance events in the world, consisting of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike…
For people with arthritis, life is governed by pain. You may not even realize how much you’ve given up if…
The more you engage in aerobic exercise, strength training and balance work, the lower your risk for age-related functional limitations…
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…
