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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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…

Ask the Expert: Fiber for Constipation
Wellness

Ask the Expert: Fiber for Constipation

Anish Sheth, MD | July 12, 2022

My doctor recommended getting more fiber for my constipation, but it's not helping. What can I do? Getting more fiber…

Food Tours
Food

Food Tours

Matthew Guidice | July 11, 2022

Food tours are a popular option in many cities and with good reason. They are a fun way to sample…

Resistant Starch: The Good Carbs
Nutrition

Resistant Starch: The Good Carbs

Michael Greger, MD, FACLM | July 11, 2022

If you think starches will make you fat and play havoc with your blood sugar, you’re not alone. Starchy foods…

Don’t Go Alone To Your Health Appointments

Don’t Go Alone To Your Health Appointments

Charles B. Inlander | July 10, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic effect on the health-care system. Thousands of medical professionals, including doctors, nurses, therapists,…

Better Vision Through Eye Drops
Eye Health

Better Vision Through Eye Drops

Michael J. Shumski, MD, MSE | July 9, 2022

Reading glasses are a necessity for almost everyone over age 50, but a newly approved eye drop promises to make…

Coffee and Alcohol: The Good and the Bad
Food

Coffee and Alcohol: The Good and the Bad

July 8, 2022

There’s bad news and good news about beverages and heart disease… Bad news: A glass of wine with dinner won’t…

Fight Senescent Cells to Beat Aging
Aging

Fight Senescent Cells to Beat Aging

Matthew Yosefzadeh, PhD | July 8, 2022

Every cell in your body has a predetermined life span. Some cells live for a few days, while others live…

Eat Less to Live More
Nutrition

Eat Less to Live More

Susan Racette, PhD | July 7, 2022

If you’ve ever tried to lose weight (and most of us have), you’re familiar with calorie restriction (CR) or eating…