Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. This vital organ sits behind your stomach and has two key jobs: making insulin (endocrine function) and producing digestive...
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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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Are Eggs Good for You?
In the world of nutrition, one question that has been debated for years is, are eggs good for you? While the American Egg Board encouraged...
Why Are My Eyes Itchy?
Ocular pruritis – itchy eyes – is a common complaint. In many cases, itchy eyes can be treated at home, and they will improve in...
Dehydration Symptoms: Know the Signs
Your mouth and skin are dry, and you have a headache. If you ignore your fluid needs, you can experience these and other dehydration symptoms,...
Are You Right or Left Brained?
Are you a righty or a lefty? It seems like a simple question: about 90 percent of the population are right-handed—they prefer to use their...
Type A Personality: Driven or Draining?
Type A Personality refers to the long-standing traits and patterns that influence how a person interacts with others and responds to the world around them....
Deviated Septum—What Causes It and How to Have It Treated
You might have heard the term “deviated septum” and wondered if it could be the cause of your breathing issues. Bottom Line Personal asked rhinologist...
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...
