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.
Most men probably couldn’t tell you where their epididymides are, but they may become uncomfortably aware of this bit of…
Drinking water replenishes lost fluids, lubricates joints, and moisturizes the skin. It’s important to your mood, sleep, digestion, cognition, and…
Doctors in every emergency department in America know the name N-acetyl cysteine (NAC). This chemical derivative of cysteine, an amino…
Do you think health-care costs are staggeringly steep these days? Few would disagree—even the health-care providers themselves understand that their…
It’s human nature to have occasional worried thoughts or to overanalyze important decisions. Normally, these thought patterns dissipate quickly, but…
You need to eat your vegetables for good health, but that can be easier said than done. Even if you…
You may have cold urticaria, an extreme reaction to cold. People with this condition have mast cells in the skin…
When gout strikes your toes, feet, ankles, or knees, the pain can be so intense that a bedsheet on your…
Health screenings help healthy people stay well. Physicians use them to look for signs of potential problems before they become…
Would you like to lower your odds of dying by about 20 percent? Then get plenty of vitamin K. That’s…
Steroids are prescribed for many common conditions. The risks of long-term use are well-known. But new research indicates that short-term use is just as dangerous.
People tend to think of psoriasis as a skin condition, and it’s easy to see why. The most visible symptom…
On March 4, 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt inspired a generation with his statement, “The only thing we have to fear…
You wouldn’t fight a forest fire with a garden hose, right? But for many years, that’s how doctors approached Crohn’s…
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and dementia stand out as the most feared health conditions that can strike as we age. But…
