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.
Primatene Mist epinephrine inhaler is now ozone-safe, FDA-approved and back on the market—but a dangerous choice for people with asthma. Here’s why.
Lily was concerned that the symptoms accompanying her heart palpitations—anger, interim weight gain, breast tenderness—signified a grave problem.
Your choice of words in the emergency room could affect the quality of your care. Here's what to say—and what not to say.
Loss of speech and understanding of the spoken word can affect stroke and head injury victims and others. Here, the latest therapies for aphasia.
Pain in your back, chest or belly that eludes diagnosis could be a rib that’s slipped out of place. Here’s how to get the right diagnosis...and treatment.
Stopping fish oil supplements before and immediately after surgery has long been advised, but according to new research that may not be a good idea.
Hunching, slumping and slouching causes chronic pain. Straighten up and find relief with these targeted exercises.
Age and heredity are well-known risk factors for bunions. But a bunion also can be an early sign of this inflammatory condition…
The Institute for Functional Medicine’s Core Food Plan fits healthy people’s nutritional needs, and can be customized for specific health issues.
Dementia affects more than memory and behavior. It literally changes the way that a person sees the world. Here’s how you can help…
Is high-functioning anxiety making life difficult—even if doable? Don’t just survive—learn how to thrive in spite of worries and fears.
Pancreatic cancer is often lethal because it is rarely detected in early stages. Now, life-saving screening can monitor your risk. Read on…
Physical therapy can relieve common pain conditions—if the underlying cause is correctly identified. How to ensure that the real problem gets treated…
Patients no longer seek advice from their doctors. They search the Internet and come in with well-formed opinions. But Dr. Google has a dark side.
Most women choose surgery and radiation even though DCIS usually doesn’t become invasive breast cancer. New guidelines help make a better choice.
