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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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5 Surprising Causes of Hidden Stress …and How to Overcome Them
Mental Health

5 Surprising Causes of Hidden Stress …and How to Overcome Them

Frank Lipman, MD | September 1, 2021

We’ve all had nights when we collapse into bed after a stressful day of juggling work, family, caretaking and more.…

How to Keep A Loved One Safe When They’re in the Hospital
Common Threads

How to Keep A Loved One Safe When They’re in the Hospital

Sarah Hiner | August 19, 2021

Here we go again… the phone rings, and an elderly relative has fallen and is being taken by ambulance to…

Wood Pellet Grills Are Hot
Food

Wood Pellet Grills Are Hot

August 18, 2021

Wood pellet grills are among the hottest trends in the barbecue world. They offer the smoky flavor of wood-fire cooking,…

How to Make Sense of Hospital Pricing

How to Make Sense of Hospital Pricing

Charles B. Inlander | August 17, 2021

When the Affordable Care Act (ACA or “Obamacare”) was enacted in 2010, one of its major provisions was requiring hospitals…

When Genetic Testing Can and Can’t Save Your Life

When Genetic Testing Can and Can’t Save Your Life

Gillian Hooker, PHD, ScM, LCGC | August 16, 2021

Until recently, genetic testing for medical purposes has brought to mind inherited changes (mutations) in so-called BRCA genes, which increase…

Stop Medicating “Normal”
Mental Health

Stop Medicating “Normal”

Allen Frances, MD | August 1, 2021

Feeling your emotions doesn’t mean you have a psychiatric disorder

Time to Play Catch-Up with Your Dentist

Time to Play Catch-Up with Your Dentist

Leila Jahangiri, DMD | August 1, 2021

If you haven’t had a dental checkup in a while, you’re not alone. Research shows that nearly half of Americans…

Don’t Be Afraid of COVID-19 Variants—Just Follow the Fundamentals of Health
Common Threads

Don’t Be Afraid of COVID-19 Variants—Just Follow the Fundamentals of Health

Sarah Hiner | July 22, 2021

We have been taken on a very real and serious roller-coaster ride of health both physically and emotionally for the…

What Your Doctor Won’t Tell You About Healing Your Prostate
Prostate

What Your Doctor Won’t Tell You About Healing Your Prostate

Mark A. Stengler, NMD | July 15, 2021

Prostate problems don’t only reside in the prostate. For effective healing, it’s important to consider bladder function and other men’s health issues too.

What Your Bathroom Scale Is Really Telling You

What Your Bathroom Scale Is Really Telling You

Christine Rosenbloom, PhD, RDN | July 15, 2021

How much day-to-day weight fluctuation is normal? How often should you weigh yourself for weight control? How much weight gain is too much? The right way to weigh…

Protect Your Eyes from Too Much Time on the Computer

Protect Your Eyes from Too Much Time on the Computer

Marc Grossman, OD, LAc | July 15, 2021

All those Zoom meetings and evening TV binges can cause eye strain, dryness, headaches and more. These strategies will soothe eyes as well as protect eye health.

Unusual Spices and Spice Blends to Make Your Dishes Sing with Flavor

Unusual Spices and Spice Blends to Make Your Dishes Sing with Flavor

Lior Lev Sercarz | July 15, 2021

Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme, step aside. These unusual spices and chef-level spice blends make your dishes sing with less toiling in the kitchen.

How Vitamin D Helps Protect Against COVID-19 and More
Wellness

How Vitamin D Helps Protect Against COVID-19 and More

Michael F. Holick, PhD, MD | July 1, 2021

Optimal levels of vitamin D offer protection against many health threats, including COVID-19. But how much do you need to stay healthy?

Knee Replacement Goes Ultra High Tech

Knee Replacement Goes Ultra High Tech

Daniel Wiznia, MD | July 1, 2021

Knee replacement surgery is now more customized than ever thanks to 3D technology. How it helps you choose the right implant, speeds recovery and more…

What A Health Coach Can Do For You
Wellness

What A Health Coach Can Do For You

Leigh-Ann Webster, NBC-HWC | June 15, 2021

You want to exercise more, eat better, lose weight, lower stress, gain control of a health problem. How about a health coach to get and keep you on a new path?