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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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Longevity Science: Separating Hype From Reality
Aging

Longevity Science: Separating Hype From Reality

Seema Bonney, MD | February 1, 2022

Scientists are starting to unlock the secrets of living longer by slowing the aging of our bodies and minds in…

Exercise Suppresses Cancer Tumor Growth
Wellness

Exercise Suppresses Cancer Tumor Growth

Chris Iliades, MD | January 31, 2022

It’s pretty much impossible to find a study that undercuts the benefits of exercise. According to the National Cancer Institute…

Genetic Risk Does Not Decrease Breast Cancer Survival
Women's Health

Genetic Risk Does Not Decrease Breast Cancer Survival

Chris Iliades, MD | January 27, 2022

Usually, the focus of gene mutations BRCA1 and BRCA2 is on increased risk for cancer, so women who test positive…

Exercise Reduces Chemo Brain in Breast Cancer Patients

Exercise Reduces Chemo Brain in Breast Cancer Patients

Chris Iliades, MD | January 25, 2022

“Chemo brain” is a real threat for women with breast cancer treated with chemotherapy. The medical term for this foggy…

The Gift of Life: Becoming a Living Organ Donor

The Gift of Life: Becoming a Living Organ Donor

Abhinav Humar, MD | January 19, 2022

Hundreds of millions of people have registered to serve as organ donors when they die. But not everyone will get…

The Real Reason You Can’t Lose Weight

The Real Reason You Can’t Lose Weight

Herman Pontzer, PhD | January 16, 2022

People have been blaming a faulty metabolism for their extra pounds for as long as there’s been a battle of…

Avoid Bronchitis Overtreatment

Avoid Bronchitis Overtreatment

Jeffrey A Linder, MD, MPH, FACP | January 6, 2022

A cough that lasts for weeks can get in the way of work and social activities, disturb your sleep and,…

Fake Drugs
Wellness

Fake Drugs

Jack E. Fincham, PhD, RPh | January 5, 2022

As the cost of drugs skyrockets in the United States, Americans are increasingly turning to the Internet to look for…

How Foods Fight COVID
Nutrition

How Foods Fight COVID

Jordi Merino, PhD | January 4, 2022

It’s been two years since COVID-19 first appeared in the United States, and scientists—and a weary public—are still debating the…

When Hives Happen: How to Treat Those Pesky Bumps

When Hives Happen: How to Treat Those Pesky Bumps

Anna R. Wolfson, MD | January 4, 2022

Hives, or urticaria, are itchy red bumps that arise when a substance or illness triggers white blood cells in the…

Anxiety? Depression? Lessons from Our Olympic Athletes On Admitting You Need Help
Mental Health

Anxiety? Depression? Lessons from Our Olympic Athletes On Admitting You Need Help

Judy Kuriansky, PhD | January 4, 2022

Last summer’s Olympics reinforced our awe at the physical prowess of top-level athletes. But these Games were unusual in that…

The Dopamine Dilemma
Wellness

The Dopamine Dilemma

Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD | January 3, 2022

Anyone who has made a large purchase, fallen in love, or overeaten at a party knows that humans face a…

Hope for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Hope for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Lawrence Taw, MD | January 2, 2022

Marked by widespread joint pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness, rheumatoid arthritis can leave you fatigued, steal your appetite, provoke low-grade…

The Simple Secret to Weight Loss
Nutrition

The Simple Secret to Weight Loss

Giles Yeo, PhD | January 1, 2022

The morning after the ball drops in Times Square, many of us begin to consider our New Year’s resolutions. More…

Chronic Inflammation: Ways to Fight Back
Wellness

Chronic Inflammation: Ways to Fight Back

Jacob Teitelbaum, MD | January 1, 2022

Inflammation is an important part of our immune system. It defends against outside invaders—killing off pathogens…guarding against infections…repairing cuts, sprains…