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.
If you want to improve your mental performance immediately, socialize. That’s the intriguing finding of a recent study published in…
My family physician recently retired. He had been my primary care doctor for 35 years and he had coordinated my…
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which President Biden signed into law on Aug. 16, has important implications for Medicare…
If you are over 60, there’s a good chance you have pouches in the walls of your intestines (called diverticula).…
For the past few years, influenza has taken a backseat to COVID. It’s not just that people weren’t paying attention,…
In every stage of life, and at all ages, exercise is proven to be beneficial, but some seniors may not…
Regenerative farms, as opposed to conventional ones, grow plant-friendly crops. To be certified as regenerative, the practices of the farm…
A decade ago, the word gluten—a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye—was unfamiliar to most people. Today, 25 percent…
Got cataracts? You’re in good company. Half of all 75-year-olds have developed this vision-obscuring clouding of the lens in one…
One-third of Americans have tried cannabidiol (CBD), a once obscure medicinal extract from the cannabis plant, hoping for relief from…
Decades of nutrition studies suggest that people who eat more fruits and vegetables live longer and have a lower risk…
The senior housing sector is made of more than nursing homes: It offers a continuum of services that can provide…
Being diagnosed with cancer is no longer a death sentence. Thanks to advances in medicine, survival rates are on the…
Cardiovascular disease, including stroke and heart disease, is the number-one cause of death in both the U.S. and Denmark. Researchers…
Aspirin can be a lifesaver if you’re having a heart attack. But aspirin for the prevention of heart disease is…
