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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Digestive Supplements—What Works…and What Doesn’t
Digestive

Digestive Supplements—What Works…and What Doesn’t

Tamara Duker Freuman, RD, CDN | June 30, 2020

Rave reviews do not mean science backs claims made for activated charcoal, bromelain and other digestive supplements. Here’s what really works...

Is My Blood Pressure Too Low?

Is My Blood Pressure Too Low?

Holly Kramer, MD, MPH | June 30, 2020

High blood pressure is a widely recognized health threat, but blood pressure that’s too low also can be harmful. Read on for details…

ZZZ Warning—This Article Could Put You to Sleep (That’s a Good Thing!)
Aging for Beginners

ZZZ Warning—This Article Could Put You to Sleep (That’s a Good Thing!)

Adriane Berg | June 23, 2020

Monitor your sleep as carefully as you watch your blood pressure and cholesterol levels. If you struggle, here are suggestions from my universe of experts.

Debilitating Sciatica Relieved in 10 Minutes
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Debilitating Sciatica Relieved in 10 Minutes

Andrew Rubman, ND | June 13, 2020

When this ballerina developed excruciating sciatic pain, a combination of physical therapy and injection techniques enabled her to leap off the table.

Disrupt Aging: How Science Is Making 60 the New 30
Aging for Beginners

Disrupt Aging: How Science Is Making 60 the New 30

Adriane Berg | June 9, 2020

The advances being made in the science of longevity have the opportunity to make every 60-year-old the new 30.

After a COVID-19 Infection: Healing Your Brain and Body

After a COVID-19 Infection: Healing Your Brain and Body

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc | June 6, 2020

The four natural pillars to nourish yourself back to health—the right supplements…healthiest foods…getting your tissues much-needed oxygen and more.

Is Your Doctor Overconfident?

Is Your Doctor Overconfident?

David E. Newman-Toker, MD PhD | May 26, 2020

In the work world and in life, confidence is a highly appealing trait.

Stretches for Body Parts You Didn’t Know Needed It!
Aging

Stretches for Body Parts You Didn’t Know Needed It!

Jessica Matthews, DBH | May 26, 2020

Even if stretching is part of your regular workout routine, there are probably body parts that need stretching and aren’t getting it.

8 Simple Techniques for Improving your Posture
Exercise & Fitness

8 Simple Techniques for Improving your Posture

Joel Harper | May 15, 2020

Change your posture—and your outlook on life—by using mindfulness techniques.

Vinegar—the Most Underrated Condiment

Vinegar—the Most Underrated Condiment

Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, FAND | April 30, 2020

Is vinegar a miracle elixir or just an old folk remedy?

Top 20 Brain-Nourishing Foods
Nutrition

Top 20 Brain-Nourishing Foods

April 29, 2020

Want to stay mentally sharp as you grow older? Here are the most brain-nourishing foods (listed in alphabetical order) you…

Get Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen!
Nutrition

Get Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen!

April 29, 2020

To maximize the disease-fighting potential of your diet, you need to do more than just eat your fruits and veggies.…

Your Brain Is Hungry for Glucose! Here’s Dr. Mosconi’s Brain-Boosting Meal Plan…

Your Brain Is Hungry for Glucose! Here’s Dr. Mosconi’s Brain-Boosting Meal Plan…

April 29, 2020

Glucose—a specific type of sugar—is crucial for optimal brain function. It helps produce neurotransmitters, the chemical messengers that send signals…

Joel Harper’s Ab-Blasting Workout

Joel Harper’s Ab-Blasting Workout

April 29, 2020

To tone and tighten your abs, do celebrity trainer Joel Harper’s four-minute workout in the comfort of your own home.…

Prostate Biopsy Can Cause Infection—How to Reduce Your Risk
Prostate

Prostate Biopsy Can Cause Infection—How to Reduce Your Risk

Michael Liss, MD | April 27, 2020

Serious infection from prostate biopsies are on the rise because of antibiotic resistance. How to know if you’re at risk...and how to protect yourself.