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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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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…
Staying Positive… Even If You Have a Chronic Illness
When you have a chronic and debilitating illness—Lyme disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, thyroid disease—it’s hard to imagine feeling well. But it is possible.
The Best Holiday Gifts: Food… Glorious Food
From savory to sweet, here are the best holiday food gifts, with choices for every budget and everyone on your list—so tempting you’ll want them,…
Make Mundane Meals Instantly Exotic
Go beyond ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise to add interesting new flavors to your meal with these nine international sauces.
Is a Beta-Blocker Right For You
If you have high blood pressure or have had a heart attack, your doctor probably prescribed a beta-blocker. But many people taking these drugs are…
Picnic Perfection
Having a picnic always sounds like a great idea, but a little bit of planning goes a long way toward making it the fun experience…
The New Electric Bikes
E-bikes, which can be pedaled but also have electric motors that provide assistance, are the fastest-growing segment in cycling. Top choices…
5 Myths About Couples and Sleep
Fixes for insomnia, restless legs and other sleep problems caused by sleeping with your partner.
Prepare Now for Medical Emergency While Traveling
Take the following steps before your international journey to minimize the odds that a medical emergency will ruin your trip, your finances or your life
The Real Cause of Heart Disease
For decades, cholesterol has been blamed for heart disease, but cholesterol has little to do with it. Instead, insulin and insulin resistance are the culprits.
Survival of the Fittest
Regular exercisers and endurance athletes live about three to six years longer than the general population. But what is conferring this survival advantage: simply being...
