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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How to Escape Anger
Mental Health

How to Escape Anger

Gina Simmons Schneider, PhD | September 3, 2022

If you’re like many people, you may be feeling angrier than usual. It’s no surprise, as we live in uncertain…

Alcohol and Your Heart
Wellness

Alcohol and Your Heart

Leslie Cho, MD | September 2, 2022

Could your nightly glass of wine be good for your heart? It’s a popular and widespread idea, driven by the…

Sleep Well for Good Health
Sleep

Sleep Well for Good Health

Candice Seti, PsyD | September 1, 2022

Most of us think of sleep as necessary for everyday refreshment and regeneration: If we don’t get enough, we’re tired…

Comeback Lessons From An Olympic Champion
Exercise & Fitness

Comeback Lessons From An Olympic Champion

Laura Wilkinson | August 11, 2022

Professional athletes possess an almost super-human ability to focus under pressure…maintain discipline…master their fears…and bounce back from setbacks. But even…

New Research Reveals Why You Must Cut Back on Sugar
Nutrition

New Research Reveals Why You Must Cut Back on Sugar

Jacob Teitelbaum, MD | August 8, 2022

If you want to make one fundamental change to dramatically improve your health and protect yourself from chronic disease and…

Healthy Hot Weather Exercise
Wellness

Healthy Hot Weather Exercise

Jonathan Su, DPT | August 7, 2022

Now that summer is here, millions of Americans are out jogging, running, hiking, and biking. But summer exercise comes with…

Virus Discovery Leads to Multiple Sclerosis Breakthrough
Diseases & Conditions

Virus Discovery Leads to Multiple Sclerosis Breakthrough

Marwa Kaisey, MD | August 6, 2022

In January, a scientific study garnered the kind of attention normally reserved for celebrity gossip. Researchers reported that multiple sclerosis…

The Health Benefits of Matcha
Nutrition

The Health Benefits of Matcha

Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, FAND | August 5, 2022

There are four types of tea—white, green, Oolong, and black—all derived from the Camellia sinensis shrub. What distinguishes each type of tea…

Your Pelvic Floor: Why You Need to Keep It Strong
Exercise & Fitness

Your Pelvic Floor: Why You Need to Keep It Strong

John O.L. DeLancey, MD | August 4, 2022

A well-functioning pelvic floor is important for both men and women for a number of reasons, all of which are…

Avoiding Ankle Accidents

Avoiding Ankle Accidents

Frank DiLiberto, PT, PhD | August 4, 2022

Ankle rolls and sprains are unwelcome surprises: You step off an unexpected curb, have an unsteady moment on a hiking…

Life Without Pleasure
Mental Health

Life Without Pleasure

Elizabeth A. Martin, PhD | August 3, 2022

The pursuit of pleasure drives much of human behavior. It is why we love, eat, drink, play, and create. Without…

Vitamin B3 and Healthy Aging
Aging

Vitamin B3 and Healthy Aging

Charles Brenner, MD | August 2, 2022

Vitamin B3 isn’t a single substance: It’s a family of three vitamers (similar but not identical forms of a vitamin),…

Are You Taking Heart Health Seriously Enough?
Wellness

Are You Taking Heart Health Seriously Enough?

Barry A. Franklin, PhD | August 1, 2022

Prepare yourself for a statistic that might make your heart a bit heavier: In the time it will take you…

Accidental Dehydration—It’s Far More Common Than You Think
Common Threads

Accidental Dehydration—It’s Far More Common Than You Think

Sarah Hiner | July 28, 2022

A few nights ago, when I woke up at 3:30 in the morning for that usual middle-of-the-night trip to the…

Rosés Are Back in Stores
Food

Rosés Are Back in Stores

Jeff Siegel | July 23, 2022

There’s good news for rosé ­drinkers as the 2022 pink wine season gets underway. The Trump wine tariff, which cut…