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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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Turmeric Benefits and Side Effects
Turmeric is a bright yellow spice that has been used for thousands of years. You’ve probably seen it in curries, soups, or teas—it gives food...
What Is Major Depressive Disorder?
People often say they’re depressed when they’re feeling blue, but is that a temporary sadness or a mental health condition that needs specific attention? Bottom...
Why Does My Jaw Hurt?
Dentists frequently are asked this question by patients, many of whom instantly assume that they have a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder. But many important anatomical...
What Are Digestive Enzymes and How Do They Work?
Most people think of digestion as a function that takes place in the stomach, but it actually begins as soon as you start chewing. Saliva...
Are You — or Someone You Love — an Introvert?
People who have outgoing, life-of-the-party, extrovert personalities tend to be envied and extoled, while people who have an introvert personality might be overlooked or even...
What Happens When You Stop Taking Ozempic?
Reaching or nearing your goal weight is a banner day. But if you were taking a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1) medication to help with...
Why is My Ear Ringing all of a Sudden?
Tinnitus—a persistent buzzing, hissing, whooshing or ringing sound in the ears—is a cause of considerable frustration for around 15% of the US population. For some...
DHEA Supplements: Benefits, Risks, and What You Should Know
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is having a moment. Once considered a fringe product, this hormone supplement has become a multibillion-dollar industry, thanks to claims that it can...
Saw Palmetto: Unlikely to Help, Unlikely to Harm
Bothered by symptoms associated with benign prostate enlargement (BPH), many men seek relief by turning to over-the-counter supplements like saw palmetto extract, what they consider...
Different Types of Memory and How to Strengthen Them
Memory is a complex system by which you learn, store and recall information. You employ several different types of memory, each responsible for handling different...
The New Flu Strain: Shield Yourself from Severe Sickness
Each fall and winter brings a new flu season and with it new iterations of the influenza virus. This year, a new flu strain is...
