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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Put Your Best Foot Forward

Put Your Best Foot Forward

Erin Futrell, PhD | May 3, 2022

When you think about exercising your core, you probably think about planks, crunches, and other moves aimed at strengthening your…

The Danger of a Bump on the Head

The Danger of a Bump on the Head

George Chiampas, MD | May 2, 2022

Hitting your head can give you anything from a headache to dangerous bleeding in the brain, and it’s not always…

Real Breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s Disease

Real Breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s Disease

James Greenblatt, MD | May 1, 2022

Approved in June 2021, aducanumab (Aduhelm) was the first new drug for patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in 18 years,…

The Secrets to Making Sushi at Home
Food

The Secrets to Making Sushi at Home

Nick Sakagami | April 25, 2022

If you’ve ever sat at a sushi bar and watched the skill of the chef, you might be daunted at…

Yes… You Can Get Fit Even After 60
Exercise & Fitness

Yes… You Can Get Fit Even After 60

Michael Matthews | April 24, 2022

"I’m too old to get back in shape” is a common excuse for expanding waistlines and withering muscles—but the evidence…

It Is Easy to Grow Your Own Salad Greens
Food

It Is Easy to Grow Your Own Salad Greens

Teri Dunn Chace | April 11, 2022

Of all the vegetables that you could raise yourself, perhaps none are easier and more rewarding—especially for a dabbler or…

New Advances in Hair Loss Treatment
Aging

New Advances in Hair Loss Treatment

Sara Wasserbauer, MD, FISHRS | April 9, 2022

About half of women and even more men experience age-related thinning of the hair, but recent advances can slow the…

Tennis Elbow

Tennis Elbow

Steve K. Lee, MD | April 8, 2022

You don’t have to play tennis to get tennis elbow. In fact, most people who develop this painful condition are…

Your Advocate
Mental Health

Your Advocate

Charles B. Inlander | April 7, 2022

Seeking Mental Health Services In addition to the tragic loss of life caused by COVID-19, the pandemic has taken an…

Protect Your Heart During Menopause
Women's Health

Protect Your Heart During Menopause

Elizabeth Poynor, MD, PhD | April 6, 2022

Menopause is known to cause plenty of unpleasant symptoms, such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, disrupted sleep, and mood changes.…

Cutting Down Chemotherapy Side Effects

Cutting Down Chemotherapy Side Effects

Keith I. Block, MD | April 5, 2022

Chemotherapy saves countless lives, but it comes with a high cost of side effects, such as fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, mouth…

Stay Strong
Wellness

Stay Strong

Stuart M. ­Phillips, PhD | April 4, 2022

Somewhere in your 30s, you probably began to lose muscle mass at the rate of 0.5 to 1 percent a…

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Sleep

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chris Iliades, MD | April 3, 2022

Since 1934, chronic fatigue has gone by many names, but today it’s called myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).This disorder affects…

Help Nurses Help You

Help Nurses Help You

Carrie Ali | April 2, 2022

The health-care system is under immense strain, and nurses are working at—and beyond—maximum capacity. I asked a group of nurses…

Beat Inflammation to Boost Immunity, Banish Allergies

Beat Inflammation to Boost Immunity, Banish Allergies

Heather Moday, MD | April 1, 2022

To stay healthy, we need to boost our immune systems, right? Not so fast, says Heather Moday, MD, an allergist,…