Every cell in your body has a predetermined life span. Some cells live for a few days, while others live for decades. At the end...
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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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Eat Less to Live More
If you’ve ever tried to lose weight (and most of us have), you’re familiar with calorie restriction (CR) or eating less than you usually do...
Borderline Personality Disorder
People with borderline personality disorder (BPD) experience intense, unstable emotions, stormy relationships, deep insecurity, and a lack of a strong identity. They often have an...
Bug Bites: Prevention and Treatment
When summer rolls around, many of my patients ask how to prevent bug bites. Some folks claim that eating a lot of garlic, taking high...
6 Steps to Prevent Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer death in the United States. The American Cancer Society estimates that, in 2022, about 106,180 people will...
Don’t Jump into Treatment for Prostate Cancer
Between 12 and 13 percent of men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. For those with low-risk disease, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) says...
Heard by the Editors
COVID-19 may change the brain, we heard from Gwenaëlle Douaud, PhD. A study comparing brain scans from people before and after SARS-CoV-2 infection suggests that...
Recharge Your Body Throughout the Day
When asked how the body repairs itself and replenishes its resources, most people will answer with one word: sleep. They’re mostly correct. When you drift...
How to Eat Meat Responsibly
It’s no secret that red meat, especially processed red meat, is not healthy when it makes up the lion’s share of your calories. What is...
Are You Addicted to Processed Foods?
America’s obesity epidemic usually is blamed on poor dietary decisions, but a growing body of evidence suggests that the root cause is our addiction to...
Find Your Best Exercise Rx
Sit less, move more. This is a popular refrain to undo the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle—but perhaps you can’t be as active as...
Is This Normal?
Pain in the ear while chewing suggests a disorder of the temporomandibular joint. In the medical world, problems with the jaw and muscles of the...
