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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Regular Exercise Reduces Dementia Risk
Wellness

Regular Exercise Reduces Dementia Risk

Barry A. Franklin, PhD | January 9, 2023

There’s increasing evidence that consistent physical activity can lower the risk of dementia. But not all exervise is the same.…

Avoiding Medical Debt

Avoiding Medical Debt

Charles B. Inlander | January 8, 2023

A recent poll found that more than 40 percent of Americans have health-care debt. Health-care debt is one of the…

Does Intermittent Fasting Work…Really?
Food

Does Intermittent Fasting Work…Really?

Courtney Peterson, PhD | January 8, 2023

Intermittent fasting (IF) has become a popular way to lose weight. In one way, we’re all intermittent fasters—we don’t eat…

Let’s Talk Voice Disorders
Diseases & Conditions

Let’s Talk Voice Disorders

Norman D. Hogikyan | January 7, 2023

Almost everyone has experienced a bout of hoarseness after singing along at a concert or cheering on a favorite sports…

Caring for Chronic Sinusitis

Caring for Chronic Sinusitis

Ahmad Sedaghat, MD | January 6, 2023

Chronic sinusitis is a common condition that affects up to one in 20 people in the United States. Yet many…

Beat the Mid-Winter Blues
Mental Health

Beat the Mid-Winter Blues

Jamison Starbuck, ND | January 5, 2023

If winter finds you a bit down in the dumps, you are not alone. Studies show that more than 5…

Are Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Right for You?

Are Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Right for You?

Chris Iliades, MD | January 4, 2023

In 2017, in a rare moment of bipartisanship, the U.S. Congress passed legislation mandating the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…

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…