Health

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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Bust Belly Fat
Nutrition

Bust Belly Fat

Kimberly Gomer, RD | January 3, 2023

There are two main types of fat storage. Subcutaneous fat is stored right under your skin, and visceral fat, the…

When Private Equity Buys Your Doctor’s Office

When Private Equity Buys Your Doctor’s Office

Jane M. Zhu, MD, MPP, MSHP | January 2, 2023

Private equity (PE) is a type of investment fund that buys companies, restructures them, and sells them for a significant…

Long COVID: How to Get Your Life Back
Diseases & Conditions

Long COVID: How to Get Your Life Back

Jacob Teitelbaum, MD | January 1, 2023

One of the newest studies on the long-term risks of COVID-19, published in Nature Communications in October 2022, says it…

The Topic You Can’t Discuss At The Holiday Dinner Table
Common Threads

The Topic You Can’t Discuss At The Holiday Dinner Table

Sarah Hiner | December 15, 2022

The only things worth talking about are the things you can’t talk about…so said my Dad many, many times in…

Do Colonoscopies Make A Difference?
Diseases & Conditions

Do Colonoscopies Make A Difference?

Chris Iliades, MD | December 13, 2022

To screen or not to screen for colon cancer…. Most doctors advise their patients to begin colonoscopies starting at age…

How Late-Night Eating Increases Obesity Risk

How Late-Night Eating Increases Obesity Risk

Chris Iliades, MD | December 13, 2022

It’s not a revelation that late-night snacking on foods high in salt, fat and sugar can pack on the pounds.…

Vegetarian Diets Increase Hip Fracture Risk in Women
Women's Health

Vegetarian Diets Increase Hip Fracture Risk in Women

Chris Iliades, MD | December 13, 2022

Both vegetarian diets and hip fractures are becoming more common with women. In the U.S., about five percent of the…

Mind-Body Practices Can Help Beat Type 2 Diabetes
Diseases & Conditions

Mind-Body Practices Can Help Beat Type 2 Diabetes

Chris Iliades, MD | December 13, 2022

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease that limits the way your body regulates and uses sugar for energy, resulting…

What Causes Cognitive Problems in Breast Cancer Survivors?
Women's Health

What Causes Cognitive Problems in Breast Cancer Survivors?

Chris Iliades, MD | December 13, 2022

If you’re a breast cancer survivor, your memory might not be as sharp as it used to be. Cognitive problems…

Best Diabetes Drugs to Supplement Metformin
Diseases & Conditions

Best Diabetes Drugs to Supplement Metformin

Chris Iliades, MD | December 13, 2022

Up to 95 percent of people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes, which includes approximately 37 million Americans. Once diagnosed,…

Is Intermittent Fasting Bad for Reproductive Health?

Is Intermittent Fasting Bad for Reproductive Health?

Chris Iliades, MD | December 13, 2022

Intermittent fasting has become a popular way to lose weight. Also known as time-restricted eating, this diet plan is more…

The Protein Cure for Obesity and Diabetes

The Protein Cure for Obesity and Diabetes

Chris Iliades, MD | December 13, 2022

You’d think it’d be all about super-sized portions…but there are actually multiple factors concerning the epidemic of obesity, a trend…

No Benefits from Popular Heart-Health Supplements

No Benefits from Popular Heart-Health Supplements

Chris Iliades, MD | December 13, 2022

Health supplements are a big industry. According to a recent market survey, Americans spend about $50 billion per year on…

How to Find Cancer in Dense Breasts
Diseases & Conditions

How to Find Cancer in Dense Breasts

Chris Iliades, MD | December 13, 2022

About four out of 10 women have dense breasts. Density has nothing to do with size—it just means that dense…

Almost-Vegetarian Entertaining for the Holidays
Food

Almost-Vegetarian Entertaining for the Holidays

Bruce Weinstein | December 11, 2022

Entertaining season is upon us! If you are planning to have guests for the upcoming holidays, you may know that…