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.
Colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer death in the United States. The American Cancer Society estimates that, in…
Between 12 and 13 percent of men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. For those with low-risk disease, the National…
COVID-19 may change the brain, we heard from Gwenaëlle Douaud, PhD. A study comparing brain scans from people before and…
When asked how the body repairs itself and replenishes its resources, most people will answer with one word: sleep. They’re…
It’s no secret that red meat, especially processed red meat, is not healthy when it makes up the lion’s share…
America’s obesity epidemic usually is blamed on poor dietary decisions, but a growing body of evidence suggests that the root…
Sit less, move more. This is a popular refrain to undo the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle—but perhaps you…
Pain in the ear while chewing suggests a disorder of the temporomandibular joint. In the medical world, problems with the…
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain. To dismiss it as a…
Borscht: A Spectacularly Healthy Ukrainian Comfort Food With all eyes on the heartbreaking Ukrainian crisis, it seems apropos to pay…
According to the most recent statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 14 percent of Americans meditate,…
In the last decade, there’s been a surge of scientific interest in the healing power of psychedelics—mind-altering drugs like psilocybin,…
According to the American Heart Association and the American Academy of Neurology, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is bad for brain…
Antibiotic Resistance Antibiotic resistance is a problem for everyone. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is one of several bacteria that cause…
In the past, cancer of the throat was mainly a disease of heavy tobacco use and drinking. Thanks to a…
