A few nights ago, when I woke up at 3:30 in the morning for that usual middle-of-the-night trip to the bathroom, I realized that my...
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Ask the Expert: Fiber for Constipation
My doctor recommended getting more fiber for my constipation, but it’s not helping. What can I do? Getting more fiber from plant foods (especially pears,...
Borderline Personality Disorder
People with borderline personality disorder (BPD) experience intense, unstable emotions, stormy relationships, deep insecurity, and a lack of a strong identity. They often have an...
6 Steps to Prevent Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer death in the United States. The American Cancer Society estimates that, in 2022, about 106,180 people will...
Recharge Your Body Throughout the Day
When asked how the body repairs itself and replenishes its resources, most people will answer with one word: sleep. They’re mostly correct. When you drift...
The Science of Meditation
According to the most recent statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 14 percent of Americans meditate, making it the most popular...
Stepping Up Your Health Is Easier Than You Think
You and your doctor already use many “metrics” or measurements to monitor, protect, and improve your health: your weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar....
Lessons Learned From the Pandemic
The pandemic appears to be finally winding down, and we can now take a moment to reflect on what we have learned and apply those...
Gambling Addiction
When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the federal ban on sports betting in 2018, it set the stage for an explosion of online sports betting...
Your Advocate
Seeking Mental Health Services In addition to the tragic loss of life caused by COVID-19, the pandemic has taken an enormous toll on our mental...
Stay Strong
Somewhere in your 30s, you probably began to lose muscle mass at the rate of 0.5 to 1 percent a year. By middle age, you...
The Power of Prevention
Health screenings help healthy people stay well. Physicians use them to look for signs of potential problems before they become symptomatic and when they’re easier...
