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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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Do You Know Exactly What to Do If You Have a Stroke?
Stroke

Do You Know Exactly What to Do If You Have a Stroke?

Michael Frankel, MD | April 16, 2018

No one wants to have a stroke, but knowing what to do can mean the difference between life and death. Read on for the latest thinking...

When Shoulder Pain Won’t Go Away

When Shoulder Pain Won’t Go Away

Beth E. Shubin Stein, MD and Sarah Tryon, MD, FNP-BC | April 16, 2018

Use these latest therapies to get the best results… When you’ve got a painful shoulder, you’re reminded of it many…

Don’t Use Just Any Old Pillow
Sleep

Don’t Use Just Any Old Pillow

William J. Lauretti, DC | April 13, 2018

It can have a dramatic effect on the quality of your sleep… Do you wake up stiff and achy? Don’t…

What You Eat (Or Don’t Eat) Affects How You Sleep

What You Eat (Or Don’t Eat) Affects How You Sleep

Andrew Rubman, ND | April 12, 2018

Every night, millions of Americans have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. Quite often this is caused by stress, anxiety,…

Why Is My Hair Falling Out? The Root Cause of Female Hair Loss
Natural Healing Secrets for Women

Why Is My Hair Falling Out? The Root Cause of Female Hair Loss

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc | April 7, 2018

Kerry came in complaining of hair loss, but she’d also gained weight, suffered from constipation, exhaustion and poor sleep. Natural cures to the rescue!

Culinary Medicine: Bitter Melon for High Blood Sugar

Culinary Medicine: Bitter Melon for High Blood Sugar

John La Puma, MD | April 5, 2018

Bitter melon looks like a warty cucumber. It's used in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine to control blood sugar in people with diabetes. Should you try it?

Six Easy Exercises that Increase Your Pleasure in Bed

Six Easy Exercises that Increase Your Pleasure in Bed

Hilda Hutcherson, MD | April 5, 2018

Have you noticed that sex is not as enjoyable as it was before menopause? Maybe the “big O” has become…

5 Ways to Cook Celery Root

5 Ways to Cook Celery Root

Debby Maugans | April 4, 2018

Celery root, aka celeriac, is ugly on the outside but beautifully delicious when you serve it. Here are five ways to cook and enjoy celery root.

Delicious Asian Cooking Without a Wok

Delicious Asian Cooking Without a Wok

Grace Young | April 2, 2018

A well-seasoned wok is a cornerstone of Chinese and other Asian dishes. But you can get amazing results in an old-fashioned skillet, too.

Natural Remedies for Common Digestive Complaints
Digestive

Natural Remedies for Common Digestive Complaints

Andrew Rubman, ND | March 29, 2018

These natural DIY remedies for occasional nausea, indigestion, constipation and diarrhea help you feel better fast.

The 8-Hour Diet

The 8-Hour Diet

Courtney Peterson, PhD | March 26, 2018

Fasting for 16 hours of each day could be the answer to (finally!) reaching your weight loss and better health goals. Here's how it works.

Fennel Eases Symptoms of Menopause

Fennel Eases Symptoms of Menopause

Holly Lucille | March 22, 2018

Fennel supplements ease bothersome menopausal symptoms, finds a new study. Fennel is rich in phytoestrogens, which mimic human estrogen.

How Can I Stop Gagging During Dental Visits?

How Can I Stop Gagging During Dental Visits?

Louis Siegelman, DDS | March 21, 2018

Gagging during dental procedures can make even routine cleaning an ordeal. You don’t have to suffer or neglect your teeth. Here’s what helps…

How to Relieve Shoulder Pain Without Surgery

How to Relieve Shoulder Pain Without Surgery

Beth E. Shubin Stein, MD | March 19, 2018

Shoulder surgery is common. But you can probably avoid it—even if you already have serious shoulder pain.

Salmon—from a Can or Pouch

Salmon—from a Can or Pouch

Mark A. Stengler, NMD | March 16, 2018

You know how important it is to eat cold-water fish, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, several times a week. Wild…