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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Low Testosterone Could Make COVID-19 Worse
Wellness

Low Testosterone Could Make COVID-19 Worse

Chris Iliades, MD | November 1, 2022

Hospital records during the COVID-19 pandemic show that men are more likely to be hospitalized for severe COVID than women.…

Ultra-Processed Foods Increase Colon Cancer Risk in Men
Diseases & Conditions

Ultra-Processed Foods Increase Colon Cancer Risk in Men

Chris Iliades, MD | October 26, 2022

If you’re trying to eat healthy, you probably know to tread cautiously in the cookies aisle and frozen foods section…

The Cognitive Fountain of Youth
Food

The Cognitive Fountain of Youth

Max Lugavere | October 25, 2022

For years, we’ve heard that diets featuring dark green, leafy vegetables…wild-caught fatty fish…and low-sugar fruits such as berries, olives and…

Boost Your Brain with the Flow State

Boost Your Brain with the Flow State

Richard Huskey, PhD | October 24, 2022

Have you ever been so engrossed in a fun, challenging activity that it felt effortless and afterward you wondered where…

How to Tell If Your Doc Is a Quack

How to Tell If Your Doc Is a Quack

Charles B. Inlander | October 23, 2022

Trust between patient and doctor is essential, but sometimes you need to be skeptical of a diagnosis or proposed treatment.…

A Remedy for Pain, Depression, Insomnia In the Foods You Eat
Food

A Remedy for Pain, Depression, Insomnia In the Foods You Eat

Joseph Feuerstein, MD | October 10, 2022

Don’t let the word scare you off. Cannabis sativa—known by its more colloquial name marijuana—has come a long way since…

Delights at This Year’s Fancy Food Show
Food

Delights at This Year’s Fancy Food Show

Linda Gassenheimer | October 9, 2022

Healthy eating and snacking were major trends at this year’s Fancy Food Show in New York City…but that doesn’t mean…

The Power of the Placebo Effect

The Power of the Placebo Effect

Yoni K. Ashar, PhD | October 8, 2022

During World War II, Henry Beecher, MD, a Harvard-trained anesthesiologist, ran out of morphine to use for anesthesia. He turned…

Treating a Leaky Bladder

Treating a Leaky Bladder

Jason Kim, MD | October 7, 2022

It’s the stuff of a million embarrassed asides: I better not drink any water before getting in the car. I’m…

Stand Up for Your Health

Stand Up for Your Health

October 6, 2022

You’ve probably heard this official recommendation dozens of times (if not more): For good health, engage in moderate physical activity,…

Buckwheat: The Wheat and Gluten-Free Superfood
Nutrition

Buckwheat: The Wheat and Gluten-Free Superfood

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

Buckwheat is a pseudocereal, the name for seeds from nongrass plants commonly consumed in the same way as grains. (Quinoa…

7 Surprising Asthma Triggers
Wellness

7 Surprising Asthma Triggers

Jeffrey G. Demain, MD | October 4, 2022

If you have asthma, you already know that things like cigarette smoke, animal dander, and dust can trigger a dangerous…

Probiotics Keep Your Gut Happy and You Healthy
Supplements

Probiotics Keep Your Gut Happy and You Healthy

Elizabeth Lipski, PhD, CNS | October 3, 2022

There are more than 500 species of bacteria in the human gut. This internal ecosystem, which scientists call the gut…

Build a Better Memory

Build a Better Memory

Marc Milstein, PhD | October 2, 2022

We all have memory lapses: We forget the name of the person we just met, where we put our keys,…

The Secret to Portion Control
Nutrition

The Secret to Portion Control

October 1, 2022

Pop quiz time: You purchased a 3-ounce bag of potato chips. Its small size and mouth-watering flavor make it seem…