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.
My doctor recommended getting more fiber for my constipation, but it's not helping. What can I do? Getting more fiber…
Food tours are a popular option in many cities and with good reason. They are a fun way to sample…
If you think starches will make you fat and play havoc with your blood sugar, you’re not alone. Starchy foods…
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic effect on the health-care system. Thousands of medical professionals, including doctors, nurses, therapists,…
Reading glasses are a necessity for almost everyone over age 50, but a newly approved eye drop promises to make…
There’s bad news and good news about beverages and heart disease… Bad news: A glass of wine with dinner won’t…
Every cell in your body has a predetermined life span. Some cells live for a few days, while others live…
If you’ve ever tried to lose weight (and most of us have), you’re familiar with calorie restriction (CR) or eating…
People with borderline personality disorder (BPD) experience intense, unstable emotions, stormy relationships, deep insecurity, and a lack of a strong…
When summer rolls around, many of my patients ask how to prevent bug bites. Some folks claim that eating a…
Colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer death in the United States. The American Cancer Society estimates that, in…
Between 12 and 13 percent of men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. For those with low-risk disease, the National…
COVID-19 may change the brain, we heard from Gwenaëlle Douaud, PhD. A study comparing brain scans from people before and…
When asked how the body repairs itself and replenishes its resources, most people will answer with one word: sleep. They’re…
It’s no secret that red meat, especially processed red meat, is not healthy when it makes up the lion’s share…
