Patients from developing nations have long traveled to the United States to access care they couldn’t get at home, but the high cost of U.S....
Health
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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Kidney-Stone Prevention Plan
It’s summertime, the season of peak sunshine and warmth, and, for most of us, that’s a good thing. For an unfortunate and growing few, though,...
Exercise Makes the Heart Resilient
Regular exercise and increased aerobic fitness are widely recommended by the American Heart Association, and for good reasons. Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity improves the risk factor...
Keeping Your Brain Sharp
Brain fog. Senior moments. Alzheimer’s disease. At nearly every stage of adult life, memory and cognition top the list of health concerns for Americans. Indeed,...
5 Surprising Causes of Hidden Stress …and How to Overcome Them
We’ve all had nights when we collapse into bed after a stressful day of juggling work, family, caretaking and more. But even on days when...
How to Keep A Loved One Safe When They’re in the Hospital
Here we go again… the phone rings, and an elderly relative has fallen and is being taken by ambulance to the hospital… this time with...
Wood Pellet Grills Are Hot
Wood pellet grills are among the hottest trends in the barbecue world. They offer the smoky flavor of wood-fire cooking, the ease-of-use of gas grills...
How to Make Sense of Hospital Pricing
When the Affordable Care Act (ACA or “Obamacare”) was enacted in 2010, one of its major provisions was requiring hospitals to “make public in accordance...
When Genetic Testing Can and Can’t Save Your Life
Until recently, genetic testing for medical purposes has brought to mind inherited changes (mutations) in so-called BRCA genes, which increase risks for breast, ovarian and...
Time to Play Catch-Up with Your Dentist
If you haven’t had a dental checkup in a while, you’re not alone. Research shows that nearly half of Americans have put off visiting the...
Don’t Be Afraid of COVID-19 Variants—Just Follow the Fundamentals of Health
We have been taken on a very real and serious roller-coaster ride of health both physically and emotionally for the past year and a half....
