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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The Price of Deliciousness
Common Threads

The Price of Deliciousness

Sarah Hiner | March 24, 2022

So sad…my guilty pleasure just became more guilt and less pleasure. Why is that? I looked at the ingredients list.…

How to Make Delicious Homemade Pizza
Food

How to Make Delicious Homemade Pizza

Linda Gassenheimer | March 21, 2022

Stop ordering out for expensive pizza, and instead make your own at home. Many supermarkets and bakeries sell fresh pizza…

Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Diseases & Conditions

Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Patrick Zito, DO, PharmD | March 8, 2022

Hidradenitis suppurativa can be an unpredictable disease. One person may have an occasional small, painful bump in the armpit, while…

The Leading Cause of Vision Loss
Eye Health

The Leading Cause of Vision Loss

Chris Iliades, MD | March 7, 2022

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is more common than glaucoma and cataracts put together, and it’s the leading cause of vision…

Cooking Without A Recipe
Food

Cooking Without A Recipe

Sam Sifton | March 6, 2022

Most of us aren’t chefs…and we typically don’t have mizuna (Japanese mustard greens!) and other exotic ingredients or a sous…

A Painful Issue for Men

A Painful Issue for Men

Peter Bajic, MD | March 6, 2022

Most men probably couldn’t tell you where their epididymides are, but they may become uncomfortably aware of this bit of…

Healthy Drinks For People Who Don’t Like Water
Food

Healthy Drinks For People Who Don’t Like Water

Vandana Sheth, RDN, CDCES, FAND | March 5, 2022

Drinking water replenishes lost fluids, lubricates joints, and moisturizes the skin. It’s important to your mood, sleep, digestion, cognition, and…

NAC: The Anti-Free Radical Supplement
Supplements

NAC: The Anti-Free Radical Supplement

Joshua Levitt, ND | March 4, 2022

Doctors in every emergency department in America know the name N-acetyl cysteine (NAC). This chemical derivative of cysteine, an amino…

Yes, You Can Negotiate With Your Health-Care Providers

Yes, You Can Negotiate With Your Health-Care Providers

Caitlin Donovan | March 3, 2022

Do you think health-care costs are staggeringly steep these days? Few would disagree—even the health-care providers themselves understand that their…

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Breakthrough

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Breakthrough

James Greenblatt, MD | March 3, 2022

It’s human nature to have occasional worried thoughts or to overanalyze important decisions. Normally, these thought patterns dissipate quickly, but…

Sneaky Vegetable Secrets
Food

Sneaky Vegetable Secrets

Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, FAND | March 2, 2022

You need to eat your vegetables for good health, but that can be easier said than done. Even if you…

Is This Normal?
Diseases & Conditions

Is This Normal?

March 1, 2022

You may have cold urticaria, an extreme reaction to cold. People with this condition have mast cells in the skin…

Diet Changes Can Lower Your Risk for Gout
Food

Diet Changes Can Lower Your Risk for Gout

March 1, 2022

When gout strikes your toes, feet, ankles, or knees, the pain can be so intense that a bedsheet on your…

The Power of Prevention
Wellness

The Power of Prevention

March 1, 2022

Health screenings help healthy people stay well. Physicians use them to look for signs of potential problems before they become…

The Longevity Vitamin
Food

The Longevity Vitamin

March 1, 2022

Would you like to lower your odds of dying by about 20 percent? Then get plenty of vitamin K. That’s…