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.
Alzheimer’s disease is the best-known and most common type of dementia. The second most common form is called vascular dementia.…
Alzheimer’s is a complex disease driven by many different factors, some of them modifiable (such as diet and exercise) and…
As we learn more and more about Alzheimer’s disease, the picture that emerges becomes increasingly complex. We understand today that…
Most people have heard of amyloid plaque and understand that it has something to do with Alzheimer’s disease. But what…
Is heel pain bothering you? Don’t ignore it—it could be plantar fasciitis, a condition that will only get worse without…
If you were to think of cognition as a linear continuum, you might imagine, at one end, someone with a…
It’s a common experience for people of a certain age to wonder, after walking into a room, just what it…
People often use the terms “Alzheimer’s disease” and “dementia” interchangeably, as if they were the same thing. In fact, Alzheimer’s…
Most midlife-aged women think about their bone health only when a friend or older family member is diagnosed with osteoporosis,…
What does it mean to be older? For many of us, part of the description of the stereotypical elderly person…
If you’ve been diagnosed with hypertension, experts recommend that you get a home blood pressure monitor and keep track of…
Tennis elbow is the scourge of the courts. Golfer’s elbow causes more suffering on the links than sand traps. And…
Nobody loves a wart…and it can be really challenging to get rid of them. Julie Karen, MD, assistant professor of…
Modern medicine does a wonderful job treating acute conditions. If you break a bone or catch an infectious disease, you’re…
Following a low-sodium diet and tracking daily sodium intake have traditionally been priorities mainly for people who suffer from high…
