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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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Does Ginkgo Biloba Help with Memory?
Memory

Does Ginkgo Biloba Help with Memory?

Derek Burnett | September 6, 2024

You’ve probably seen advertising or heard word-of-mouth recommendations regarding ginkgo biloba as a brain-boosting dietary supplement. It’s certainly tempting to…

What Foods Improve Memory?
Memory

What Foods Improve Memory?

Derek Burnett | September 5, 2024

If you’ve noticed that your memory isn’t quite what it used to be, you may be wondering if one way…

What Are the Healthiest Nuts to Keep in Your Diet?
Food

What Are the Healthiest Nuts to Keep in Your Diet?

Lisa R. Young, PhD, RDN, CDN/LDN | September 4, 2024

The good news is that you can’t really go wrong with nuts—they are tasty and, for the most part, very…

How Can I Improve My Memory?
Memory

How Can I Improve My Memory?

Derek Burnett | September 4, 2024

Who among us wouldn’t like to have a better memory? Whether you’re a student, a working adult, or a retiree,…

What Is Brain Plasticity?
Memory

What Is Brain Plasticity?

Derek Burnett | September 3, 2024

As you contemplate the changes that the brain undergoes as we age, it’s all too easy to focus on the…

What Is Age-Related Memory Loss?
Memory

What Is Age-Related Memory Loss?

Derek Burnett | September 2, 2024

Have you heard the one about old Joe, who’s telling his friend Frank about the memory pills his doctor has…

What Is Long-Term Memory Loss?
Memory

What Is Long-Term Memory Loss?

Derek Burnett | September 1, 2024

Hopefully, you’re already aware that occasional lapses in short-term memory, especially as we age, are common. If you can’t remember…

What Is Short-Term Memory Loss?
Memory

What Is Short-Term Memory Loss?

Derek Burnett | August 31, 2024

Your trainer at the gym introduces you to a new member, and five minutes later you realize you’ve completely forgotten…

Best Core Exercises for Seniors
Exercise & Fitness

Best Core Exercises for Seniors

Jonathan Su, DPT | August 31, 2024

Our muscles deteriorate with increasing—and distressing—speed after we pass age 60. That age-related muscle loss doesn’t just affect our arm…

Foods That Can Lower Your Anxiety
Nutrition

Foods That Can Lower Your Anxiety

Uma Naidoo, MD | August 28, 2024

It is no surprise that the food we eat affects our mood. That’s not just because consuming favorite comfort foods…

Look Younger Without Surgery
Aging

Look Younger Without Surgery

Anthony Youn, MD, FACS | August 28, 2024

The protein collagen provides skin with elasticity and structure and plays an important role in the production of new skin cells. The…

Identifying Adult ADHD…and What to Do About It
Mental Health

Identifying Adult ADHD…and What to Do About It

Lidia Zylowska, MD | August 28, 2024

When we think of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), we imagine a child who is disruptive in school. But ADHD, is far…

Is Snacking Your Weight-Loss Downfall?
Nutrition

Is Snacking Your Weight-Loss Downfall?

Christopher Taylor, PhD, RDN, LD | August 28, 2024

You probably have a general sense that snacks, like most things in the American diet, have been supersized—but you may…

Life-Threatening Heart Infection
Heart

Life-Threatening Heart Infection

Wael Jaber, MD | August 28, 2024

Most people have never heard the word “endocarditis”…and they certainly don’t know what it is…how easy it is to get…

DNA Is Not Destiny
Diseases & Conditions

DNA Is Not Destiny

Ben Lynch, ND | August 28, 2024

You’ve likely heard that your genes affect your health, but researchers increasingly understand that DNA is not destiny. Bottom Line Health spoke…