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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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Is There a Natural Pain Reliever for Ovarian Cysts?
Women's Health

Is There a Natural Pain Reliever for Ovarian Cysts?

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc | January 8, 2019

Painful ovarian cysts don’t always require medication. Here are the natural therapies that provide relief…

Long Plane Ride or Car Ride? This Supplement May Save Your Life.

Long Plane Ride or Car Ride? This Supplement May Save Your Life.

Fred ­Pescatore, MD | January 7, 2019

Taking this herbal supplement a few days before a long flight or car trip can help prevent leg swelling—or worse.

Cold Sore Cures from Your Kitchen

Cold Sore Cures from Your Kitchen

January 4, 2019

Do you feel the tingle of a cold sore coming on? Here are a few remedies you probably have in…

Questions to Ask Before Buying a Hearing Aid

Questions to Ask Before Buying a Hearing Aid

January 4, 2019

Hearing aids are expensive, and there are so many new features and technologies it’s hard to know what you need. Here’s how to find the right one…

Think You’ve Been Exposed to “Toxic Mold”? Here’s What to Do

Think You’ve Been Exposed to “Toxic Mold”? Here’s What to Do

Andrew Rubman, ND | January 3, 2019

"Toxic mold" may be controversial, but if you’re having symptoms after exposure to mold you need to protect your health. Here's how…

Diabetes Medications Linked to a Deadly Cancer

Diabetes Medications Linked to a Deadly Cancer

January 3, 2019

Drugs that stimulate insulin may cause other effects that snowball into a rare but deadly cancer.

Drug-Free Constipation Cure: A Vibrating Pill
Digestive

Drug-Free Constipation Cure: A Vibrating Pill

Satish S.C. Rao, MD, PhD | January 3, 2019

At last, a drug-free option for people with chronic constipation. What you need to know about this breakthrough vibrating capsule.

Your Wrist Pain May Not Be Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Pain

Your Wrist Pain May Not Be Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

January 2, 2019

Don’t assume you know the cause of wrist pain or ignore it if it comes and goes. Without care, the condition can become permanent.

The Best Back-Saving Chairs
Exercise & Fitness

The Best Back-Saving Chairs

Barbara Bergin, MD | January 1, 2019

Between unhealthy sitting all day and tiresome “standing desks,” there’s a middle ground of chairs that can help save your back.

Are Blue Light Filters a Help or Hype?
Eye Health

Are Blue Light Filters a Help or Hype?

Marc R. Grossman | December 26, 2018

Research has started to connect the dots between blue light exposure and damage to your retinas. Here’s how to protect your vision starting today.

Earbuds vs. Headphones: Which Is Riskier for Hearing Loss?

Earbuds vs. Headphones: Which Is Riskier for Hearing Loss?

Thomas R. Zalewski, PhD | December 24, 2018

Listening to music with headphones or earbuds is enjoyable, but are you harming your hearing in the process? Read on…

Hidden Causes of Hiccups that Won’t Go Away

Hidden Causes of Hiccups that Won’t Go Away

December 21, 2018

Everyone gets the hiccups on occasion. But sometimes they last for hours or days, and the cause can be serious. Here are some surprising triggers…

Does Having Skin Cancer Mean You’ll Get Other Cancers?
Skin Cancer

Does Having Skin Cancer Mean You’ll Get Other Cancers?

Kavita Sarin, MD, PhD | December 20, 2018

Yes, basal cell skin cancers are very common and treatable, but we’re learning that they can be a warning for other, more dangerous types of cancer.

Is the New Kegel Throne the Answer to Your “Gotta-Go” Problem?
Women's Health

Is the New Kegel Throne the Answer to Your “Gotta-Go” Problem?

Kevin Jovanovic, MD | December 19, 2018

A chair that does your kegels for you could mean no more urinary leakage or incontinence pads.

The 13-Minute-a-Day Strength Workout

The 13-Minute-a-Day Strength Workout

December 19, 2018

Just one set of these strength training exercises gives you nearly all the benefits of much longer workouts. But you have to do them right. Here's how.