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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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The Risks from Steroids

The Risks from Steroids

Joshua Levitt, ND | March 1, 2022

Steroids are prescribed for many common conditions. The risks of long-term use are well-known. But new research indicates that short-term use is just as dangerous.

Psoriasis Complications
Diseases & Conditions

Psoriasis Complications

March 1, 2022

People tend to think of psoriasis as a skin condition, and it’s easy to see why. The most visible symptom…

Anxiety’s Hidden Lessons
Mental Health

Anxiety’s Hidden Lessons

March 1, 2022

On March 4, 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt inspired a generation with his statement, “The only thing we have to fear…

New Crohn’s Guidance
Diseases & Conditions

New Crohn’s Guidance

March 1, 2022

You wouldn’t fight a forest fire with a garden hose, right? But for many years, that’s how doctors approached Crohn’s…

Stay Sharp
Diseases & Conditions

Stay Sharp

Marc Agronin | March 1, 2022

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and dementia stand out as the most feared health conditions that can strike as we age. But…

Box Wines for Holiday Gatherings
Food

Box Wines for Holiday Gatherings

Jeff Siegel | March 1, 2022

Three-liter box wines have become legitimate. They’re professionally made…can last as long as a month…and offer tremendous value. Here are the best from the Wine Curmudgeon.

New Treatments for Migraine
Diseases & Conditions

New Treatments for Migraine

Brian M. Grosberg, MD | February 13, 2022

There are several new treatments available now—and in the works—for debilitating migraines.

Why Breastfeeding Lowers Risk of Heart Disease and Diabetes
Women's Health

Why Breastfeeding Lowers Risk of Heart Disease and Diabetes

Chris Iliades, MD | February 11, 2022

Breastfeeding has long been hailed as super healthy for the nursing baby. It’s also a beneficial practice for the mom,…

Unraveling the Mystery of Lung Cancer in Nonsmokers
Diseases & Conditions

Unraveling the Mystery of Lung Cancer in Nonsmokers

Chris Iliades, MD | February 9, 2022

When you hear about lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer deaths, the first cause-connection that comes to mind is…

Drug-Free Headache Relief

Drug-Free Headache Relief

Lawrence Taw, MD | February 8, 2022

People who suffer from chronic headaches have seen some exciting therapeutic advances over the past few years, but, for many,…

The Vagus Nerve Connects Body and Mind
Wellness

The Vagus Nerve Connects Body and Mind

Leah Lagos, PsyD | February 7, 2022

Within your body lives a long, powerful nerve that allows you to think, feel, work, relax, live, and thrive. It starts…

Seniors with Hypertension May Need More Intensive Treatment

Seniors with Hypertension May Need More Intensive Treatment

Chris Iliades, MD | February 7, 2022

If you have high blood pressure, lowering it is one of the most important things you can do to reduce…

Unlearn Pain

Unlearn Pain

Yoni K. Ashar, PhD | February 5, 2022

Acute low back pain, which is incredibly common, can last from a few days to a few weeks. But for…

A Missed Diagnosis

A Missed Diagnosis

David E. Newman-Toker, MD PhD | February 4, 2022

Last month, a reader shared the story of her lifelong journey to find a diagnosis for her persistent fainting spells.…

Genetic Study Links Digestive Diseases to Depression
Diseases & Conditions

Genetic Study Links Digestive Diseases to Depression

Chris Iliades, MD | February 4, 2022

The brain-gut connection makes sense: The body is an interrelated organism where what we think and feel affects our physical…