When it comes to controlling your blood pressure, being mindful of what you put into your body is a crucial first step. Foods that lower...
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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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Blood Pressure Medications
Even after making lifestyle changes such as a low-sodium diet, exercising, and improved sleep patterns, many people continue to struggle to control their blood pressure....
Symptoms of High Blood Pressure
Controlling your blood pressure is one of the most important things you can do for your health, since high blood pressure is associated with so...
Pneumonia: Prevention Is Your Top Priority
Pneumonia can happen any time—not just during the cold months. And since it can become very serious, even life-threatening, prevention should be your top priority,...
Stress Can Help You Live Longer
Stress gets a bad rap. We’re often warned that stress is a killer, increasing our risk for heart disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes, depression, dementia...
Finding the Mental Health Help You Need…When You Need It
It is a sad fact—people struggling with mental health concerns often end up struggling to find a therapist to help them. In fact, it’s not...
New Therapy for Depression – ADepT
A new form of talk therapy for depression—Augmented Depression Therapy (ADepT)—is showing promise. A recent pilot study by researchers at University of Exeter found that...
The Mental Health Benefits of Decluttering
If you’ve ever returned from a vacation feeling relaxed and refreshed, a few things probably happened while you were away. Some are obvious—you slept more...
Can Probiotics Help Depression?
Adding probiotic supplements to a depression treatment plan has the potential to boost the effectiveness of the treatment, according to a recent study. Study details:...
Nondrug DIY Treatments for Depression
There’s a problem with traditional treatments for depression. They don’t work for many patients—and studies back that up. A 2022 review of more than 200...
Coping with a Dementia Diagnosis
A dementia diagnosis can be received with a crushing finality. The frightening decline into late-stage dementia that lies ahead can leave patients and loved ones...
How to Catch Cancer Early
The COVID-19 pandemic itself was bad enough, but it had a negative effect that few anticipated: more cases of advanced cancer. That’s because during the...
