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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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Tired? Forgetful? Rising Cholesterol? Think Thyroid
Diseases & Conditions

Tired? Forgetful? Rising Cholesterol? Think Thyroid

Victor Bernet, MD | November 1, 2021

Low inside the front of your neck lies a gland that produces hormones to help regulate the energy use and…

Is This Normal?

Is This Normal?

Jonathan D. Rose, DPM | November 1, 2021

Thickened, discolored nails happen often with age. One of the most common causes is a fungal infection called onychomycosis, which…

Natural Breakthroughs in Breast Cancer Prevention
Diseases & Conditions

Natural Breakthroughs in Breast Cancer Prevention

Tara Scott, MD | November 1, 2021

The statistics are well-known but still shocking: Every year, more than 330,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer, and more…

Lipoma Lowdown
Wellness

Lipoma Lowdown

November 1, 2021

Lipomas are very common tumors that can pop up anywhere on the body. Made of adipose or fatty tissue, they…

Ivermectin: Clearing the Confusion

Ivermectin: Clearing the Confusion

November 1, 2021

In our 24-hour media landscape, incomplete science can make its way into the media and the public consciousness long before…

Chronic Sinusitis Changes the Brain

Chronic Sinusitis Changes the Brain

November 1, 2021

A few years ago, Harvard researchers reported that chronic sinusitis can cause more discomfort and loss of everyday functioning than…

Are You Making These Blood Pressure Mistakes?

Are You Making These Blood Pressure Mistakes?

November 1, 2021

In 2018, Sean Stocker, PhD, director of Basic and Translational Research at the University of Pittsburgh Hypertension Center, conducted an…

Shingle 101

Shingle 101

November 1, 2021

For a condition as common as shingles—one in three people will get it at some point—there’s a surprising lack of…

The Other Reflux
Diseases & Conditions

The Other Reflux

Steven Sandberg-Lewis, ND | November 1, 2021

Every day, the fiery sensation that comes with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) sends one in five uncomfortable Americans to the…

New Cell-Phone Health Risks
Wellness

New Cell-Phone Health Risks

Devra Davis, PhD, MPH | November 1, 2021

5G cell phone technology will dramatically increase your exposure to wireless radiation, upping your risk of health problems, including cancer.

The Truth About Living to 100
Aging

The Truth About Living to 100

Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD | October 15, 2021

You can live well to 100 and beyond if you understand how to eliminate the root causes of unhealthy aging caused by toxins in common foods, cooking methods and more.

How to Stop Achilles Heel Pain
Exercise & Fitness

How to Stop Achilles Heel Pain

Mitchell Yass | October 15, 2021

Achilles heel pain is almost always caused by a weak gluteus medius muscle on one or both sides of the body. Here’s how to solve the pain.

How to Stay Safe In the Hospital
Aging

How to Stay Safe In the Hospital

R. Ruth Linden, PhD | October 14, 2021

Americans die unnecessarily in hospitals, according to a recent study from doctors at the Yale School of Medicine. Prior studies…

The Road Ahead for COVID-19
Diseases & Conditions

The Road Ahead for COVID-19

Joseph Feuerstein, MD | October 7, 2021

Despite what we had hoped, the pandemic rages on. Here’s what you need to know for the coming months in regards to COVID-19.

5 Pilates Exercises to Maintain Strength and Vitality Forever
Wellness

5 Pilates Exercises to Maintain Strength and Vitality Forever

Erica Christ, CDE, RD | October 3, 2021

If you want to be able to turn around in your car and grab something in the back seat without…