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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Are “Healthy” Wines Better for You?
Nutrition

Are “Healthy” Wines Better for You?

Jeff Siegel | December 30, 2021

Are wines labeled “healthy” really better for you? Our wine expert weighs in.

Life Is Good at Camp Grandma
Common Threads

Life Is Good at Camp Grandma

Sarah Hiner | December 30, 2021

“I don’t want to leave my home.” “Only old people live there.” “If I move into one of those places,…

Enhancing Your Immune System

Enhancing Your Immune System

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc | December 28, 2021

Our immune system—the body’s natural defense system comprised of our gut, our skin, our lymphatic system and so much more—guards against infection and illness. How to help it do its job.

Up Your Chocolate Chip Cookie Game
Food

Up Your Chocolate Chip Cookie Game

December 28, 2021

Chocolate chip cookies have been America’s favorite almost from their 1930s debut, and bakers have been trying to best Ruth…

The Road Ahead for COVID: What We Can Expect Over the Next Weeks and Months
Diseases & Conditions

The Road Ahead for COVID: What We Can Expect Over the Next Weeks and Months

Joseph Feuerstein, MD | December 27, 2021

Despite what we had hoped, the pandemic rages on. Here’s what you need to know for the coming months… More…

What to Know Before You Buy Your Next Mattress
Sleep

What to Know Before You Buy Your Next Mattress

Michael J. Breus, PhD | December 26, 2021

From TV commercials to ads on social media, it seems like every day brings a new mattress company trying to…

Beyond Diet and Exercise Treating Obesity Like a Disease

Beyond Diet and Exercise Treating Obesity Like a Disease

December 25, 2021

For decades, people with obesity have been told, “Eat less and move more.” While those are undeniably helpful behavioral changes,…

Concerned About Alzheimer’s? Meditation May Hold More Promise Than Medication
Diseases & Conditions

Concerned About Alzheimer’s? Meditation May Hold More Promise Than Medication

Dharma Singh Khalsa, MD | December 22, 2021

FDA approval of the new treatment for early-stage Alzheimer’s disease (AD) offers a glimmer of hope—but is aducanumab effective and safe? An ancient meditation may be far better.

Mixing Up Healthy Cocktails and Mocktails
Nutrition

Mixing Up Healthy Cocktails and Mocktails

Ryan Ehrlichman | December 19, 2021

The 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans say that it’s okay for women to have one alcoholic drink per day and…

When the Only Food Is Fast Food
Nutrition

When the Only Food Is Fast Food

Joel Fuhrman | December 17, 2021

Fast food is never good for you, but sometimes you just don’t have a choice. When that happens, knowing the…

Headed to the Hospital? Protect Yourself from an Infection
Wellness

Headed to the Hospital? Protect Yourself from an Infection

David Sherer, MD | December 16, 2021

The hospital is the place we go to get well and feel better. But far too often, patients seek medical…

Stress Buster: It’s Your Heart—Not Your Brain
Mental Health

Stress Buster: It’s Your Heart—Not Your Brain

Leah Lagos, PsyD | December 14, 2021

If your life is filled with stress, improving your heart rate variability is an easy and highly effective calming strategy. Here’s how to do…

Staying Positive… Even If You Have a Chronic Illness
Wellness

Staying Positive… Even If You Have a Chronic Illness

Ariane Resnick | December 14, 2021

When you have a chronic and debilitating illness—Lyme disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, thyroid disease—it’s hard to imagine feeling well. But it is possible.

The Best Holiday Gifts: Food… Glorious Food
Food

The Best Holiday Gifts: Food… Glorious Food

Julie Davis | December 14, 2021

From savory to sweet, here are the best holiday food gifts, with choices for every budget and everyone on your list—so tempting you’ll want them, too!

Make Mundane Meals Instantly Exotic
Food

Make Mundane Meals Instantly Exotic

Jay Weinstein | December 1, 2021

Go beyond ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise to add interesting new flavors to your meal with these nine international sauces.