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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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Life Is Good at Camp Grandma
“I don’t want to leave my home.” “Only old people live there.” “If I move into one of those places, I will lose my independence.”...
Up Your Chocolate Chip Cookie Game
Chocolate chip cookies have been America’s favorite almost from their 1930s debut, and bakers have been trying to best Ruth Wakefield’s original Toll House cookie...
Enhancing Your Immune System
Our immune system—the body’s natural defense system comprised of our gut, our skin, our lymphatic system and so much more—guards against infection and illness. How…
The Road Ahead for COVID: What We Can Expect Over the Next Weeks and Months
Despite what we had hoped, the pandemic rages on. Here’s what you need to know for the coming months… More variants on the way. As...
What to Know Before You Buy Your Next Mattress
From TV commercials to ads on social media, it seems like every day brings a new mattress company trying to outdo the others with technical...
Beyond Diet and Exercise Treating Obesity Like a Disease
For decades, people with obesity have been told, “Eat less and move more.” While those are undeniably helpful behavioral changes, they’re rarely sufficient to help...
Concerned About Alzheimer’s? Meditation May Hold More Promise Than Medication
FDA approval of the new treatment for early-stage Alzheimer’s disease (AD) offers a glimmer of hope—but is aducanumab effective and safe? An ancient meditation may…
Mixing Up Healthy Cocktails and Mocktails
The 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans say that it’s okay for women to have one alcoholic drink per day and men to have two drinks—but...
When the Only Food Is Fast Food
Fast food is never good for you, but sometimes you just don’t have a choice. When that happens, knowing the best options at the better...
Headed to the Hospital? Protect Yourself from an Infection
The hospital is the place we go to get well and feel better. But far too often, patients seek medical attention at the hospital for...
Stress Buster: It’s Your Heart—Not Your Brain
If your life is filled with stress, improving your heart rate variability is an easy and highly effective calming strategy. Here’s how to do…
