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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Looking for a New Doctor?
Diseases & Conditions

Looking for a New Doctor?

Kelli McCourt | September 26, 2024

I love all my doctors—all but one. She is probably a great doctor…just not the one for me. So I…

Could You Have Hidden Heart Disease?
Heart

Could You Have Hidden Heart Disease?

Klaus Fuglsang Kofoed, MD, PhD | September 26, 2024

You have no symptoms that indicate anything is wrong with your heart—yet you still might have silent coronary artery disease…

Healthy Treats From the Fancy Food Show
Nutrition

Healthy Treats From the Fancy Food Show

Linda Gassenheimer | September 26, 2024

Every summer, the Specialty Food Association’s Fancy Food Show previews new foods before they reach supermarket shelves. Bottom Line food expert Linda…

Weight Loss Without Ozempic and Other GLP-1 Drugs
Nutrition

Weight Loss Without Ozempic and Other GLP-1 Drugs

Frank Duca, PhD | September 26, 2024

You know that fiber ­creates a healthy gut microbiome and helps regulate blood sugar and remove cholesterol from your bloodstream.…

Best Exercises to Lose Weight
Exercise & Fitness

Best Exercises to Lose Weight

Derek Burnett | September 26, 2024

When you make a commitment to lose weight, you’d do well to forge a two-pronged plan…changing your diet to improve…

What Does a Cavity Look Like? Early Signs
Diseases & Conditions

What Does a Cavity Look Like? Early Signs

Natasha Flake, DDS, PhD, MSD | September 25, 2024

Detecting cavities before they become serious can save you discomfort and money—and an early cavity may be fixable without filling.…

Best Foods for Weight Loss
Exercise & Fitness

Best Foods for Weight Loss

Derek Burnett | September 25, 2024

Lots of factors go into a successful weight-loss plan, from reducing stress to exercising, to getting enough sleep. But the…

Why Am I Not Losing Weight?
Exercise & Fitness

Why Am I Not Losing Weight?

Derek Burnett | September 24, 2024

Shedding pounds can be a weary slog. You step on the scale and see no change. You lose a few…

Losing Weight After 50
Exercise & Fitness

Losing Weight After 50

Derek Burnett | September 23, 2024

Potbellies. Saddlebags. Love handles. Back fat. Matronly arms. Such are the stereotypes of the aging body. Once you enter your…

How to Identify Scabies
Diseases & Conditions

How to Identify Scabies

Ira Pion, MD | September 23, 2024

What is that itchy rash with small raised red spots? It might be an indication that you’ve caught scabies, an…

What Is My Body Mass Index?
Exercise & Fitness

What Is My Body Mass Index?

Derek Burnett | September 22, 2024

In the world of weight loss, health, and fitness, you’ll often hear people talking about body mass index (BMI)…what theirs…

How Much Should I Weigh?
Exercise & Fitness

How Much Should I Weigh?

Derek Burnett | September 21, 2024

Weight loss is often described as a journey, and with good reason. You set out toward a destination, hitting milestones…

Does Inflammation Cause Heart Disease?
Cardiovascular Disease

Does Inflammation Cause Heart Disease?

Derek Burnett | September 20, 2024

Chronic inflammation has gotten a lot of press in recent years, as researchers establish associations between it and numerous health…

Treating Inflammation and Autoimmune Diseases
Diseases & Conditions

Treating Inflammation and Autoimmune Diseases

Derek Burnett | September 19, 2024

Inflammation is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it represents a miraculous healing force, the body’s ability to stamp out…

Are Rheumatoid Arthritis and Heart Disease Linked?
Heart

Are Rheumatoid Arthritis and Heart Disease Linked?

Derek Burnett | September 18, 2024

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a devastating disease afflicting more than a million Americans. It occurs when the body is betrayed…