Almost everyone has experienced a bout of hoarseness after singing along at a concert or cheering on a favorite sports team. It’s also not uncommon...
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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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Caring for Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic sinusitis is a common condition that affects up to one in 20 people in the United States. Yet many people who have it never...
Beat the Mid-Winter Blues
If winter finds you a bit down in the dumps, you are not alone. Studies show that more than 5 percent of the U.S. population...
Are Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Right for You?
In 2017, in a rare moment of bipartisanship, the U.S. Congress passed legislation mandating the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to approve a new...
Bust Belly Fat
There are two main types of fat storage. Subcutaneous fat is stored right under your skin, and visceral fat, the so-called “belly fat,” is stored...
When Private Equity Buys Your Doctor’s Office
Private equity (PE) is a type of investment fund that buys companies, restructures them, and sells them for a significant profit in a short time....
Long COVID: How to Get Your Life Back
One of the newest studies on the long-term risks of COVID-19, published in Nature Communications in October 2022, says it all: Of the tens of...
The Topic You Can’t Discuss At The Holiday Dinner Table
The only things worth talking about are the things you can’t talk about…so said my Dad many, many times in my life, generally when he...
Do Colonoscopies Make A Difference?
To screen or not to screen for colon cancer…. Most doctors advise their patients to begin colonoscopies starting at age 45. A recent study investigated...
How Late-Night Eating Increases Obesity Risk
It’s not a revelation that late-night snacking on foods high in salt, fat and sugar can pack on the pounds. Obesity affects about 42 percent...
Vegetarian Diets Increase Hip Fracture Risk in Women
Both vegetarian diets and hip fractures are becoming more common with women. In the U.S., about five percent of the population practices meat-free eating. Unfortunately,...
Mind-Body Practices Can Help Beat Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease that limits the way your body regulates and uses sugar for energy, resulting in sugar levels in the...
