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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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How Does Alcohol Affect the Heart?
The World Health Organization says no amount of alcohol consumption is safe, while the U.S. surgeon general advised that any alcohol consumption increases cancer risk....
Why Are My Hands and Feet Always Cold?
Do you wonder, why are my hands always cold…or why are my feet always cold? Having cold hands and feet occasionally, especially when the weather...
Don’t Delay Seeking Help for Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is the third-most common cause of cardiovascular death, behind only heart attack and stroke. This potentially life-threatening condition occurs more commonly in...
Coping with a Cancer Diagnosis
If you’ve just received upsetting diagnosis news—perhaps cancer, an autoimmune disease or another frightening health condition—it’s perfectly normal to cycle through shock, anxiety, anger and...
Metformin: Newest Drug for Arthritis Pain?
Rheumatoid arthritis treatment includes disease-modifying arthritis medications, but osteoarthritis, which is more common and involves wear and tear on joints, has no drug that slows...
What Is Serotonin Syndrome, and Are You at Risk?
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that acts as a hormone regulating emotions, sleep, appetite, and other functions. An increase in serotonin levels is often associated with...
What Is Imposter Syndrome and How Can You Overcome It?
Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep are among the most accomplished actors in film history, beloved by audiences and honored with multiple Academy Awards. They have...
Are You At Risk for Macular Degeneration?
Nearly 20 million older Americans are losing their eyesight due to macular degeneration. Understanding this condition and its causes can help you lower your risk....
Why Are My Eyes or Lips Twitching? Six Possible Reasons
Our lips and eyes twitch for many reasons…some serious, others largely innocuous. Bottom Line Personal asked neurologist J. Antonelle de Marcaida, MD, to walk us...
Are You Addicted to Soda?
You probably know that neither regular nor diet soda contributes to good health in any way. What’s more, studies show that soda consumption is linked...
How to Lower Cortisol: The Body’s Stress Hormone
Emotional stress can trigger elevations of cortisol, an important steroid hormone. Chronically high cortisol levels may contribute to abdominal obesity and an array of other...
