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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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Is a Beta-Blocker Right For You

Is a Beta-Blocker Right For You

Samuel J. Mann, MD | December 1, 2021

If you have high blood pressure or have had a heart attack, your doctor probably prescribed a beta-blocker. But many people taking these drugs are taking the wrong one…or don’t need to be taking one at all.

Picnic Perfection
Food

Picnic Perfection

Ashley English | November 14, 2021

Having a picnic always sounds like a great idea, but a little bit of planning goes a long way toward making it the fun experience you’re dreaming of.

The New Electric Bikes
Exercise & Fitness

The New Electric Bikes

Bill Strickland | November 14, 2021

E-bikes, which can be pedaled but also have electric motors that provide assistance, are the fastest-growing segment in cycling. Top choices…

5 Myths About Couples and Sleep
Sleep

5 Myths About Couples and Sleep

Wendy M. Troxel, PhD | November 14, 2021

Fixes for insomnia, restless legs and other sleep problems caused by sleeping with your partner.

Prepare Now for Medical Emergency While Traveling
Wellness

Prepare Now for Medical Emergency While Traveling

Detective Kevin Coffey | November 14, 2021

Take the following steps before your international journey to minimize the odds that a medical emergency will ruin your trip, your finances or your life

The Real Cause of Heart Disease
Diseases & Conditions

The Real Cause of Heart Disease

Jonny Bowden, PhD, CNS | November 14, 2021

For decades, cholesterol has been blamed for heart disease, but cholesterol has little to do with it. Instead, insulin and insulin resistance are the culprits.

Survival of the Fittest
Wellness

Survival of the Fittest

Barry A. Franklin, PhD | November 8, 2021

Regular exercisers and endurance athletes live about three to six years longer than the general population. But what is conferring…

Don’t Throw Away Good Medicine

Don’t Throw Away Good Medicine

Sharon Horesh Bergquist, MD | November 7, 2021

We all have medications we needed for a one-time concern that end up being shoved in the back of the…

Keeping Your Own Medical Record

Keeping Your Own Medical Record

Charles B. Inlander | November 6, 2021

The longer you live, the more encounters you have with the health care system. After a while, you may forget…

Is That Spot Dangerous
Diseases & Conditions

Is That Spot Dangerous

Carolyn I. Jacob, MD | November 5, 2021

Some of us age with subtle, gradual, changes in our complexions, while others show dramatic effects from a lifetime of…

Back to School Safety Across Generations
Aging

Back to School Safety Across Generations

Jamison Starbuck, ND | November 4, 2021

Every year, I put together a back-to-school protocol to help children and their families succeed with the exciting, yet always…

The Surprising Cause of Peripheral Neuropathy
Aging

The Surprising Cause of Peripheral Neuropathy

Mary Vo, MD | November 4, 2021

The pain arrives mainly at night: burning, tingling, or electric-shock stabbing that stymies sleep. Just covering your feet with a…

New and Improved Cataract Care
Eye Health

New and Improved Cataract Care

Ravi Goel, MD | November 3, 2021

Claude Monet, one of the founders of the Impressionist style of art, was known for using a bright, light palette…

Stress Less
Mental Health

Stress Less

November 2, 2021

A step-by-step guide to getting through any crisis and coming out stronger.

Back to Fitness
Wellness

Back to Fitness

Carol Espel, MD | November 2, 2021

Exercising with back pain doesn’t have to be painful with these simple steps.