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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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The New Nordic Diet
Nutrition

The New Nordic Diet

Anja Olsen, PhD | June 11, 2015

Have you heard about the "new" Nordic diet? It turns out that Scandinavians who follow their countrymen’s traditional way of…

Is Your Antibiotic Dose Too High—or Too Low?

Is Your Antibiotic Dose Too High—or Too Low?

Matthew E. Falagas, MD, MSc, DSc | June 11, 2015

When my petite friend Suki and her strapping husband were battling a bacterial infection at the same time, both her…

Got Hurt? What’s Sending Us to the ER
Wellness

Got Hurt? What’s Sending Us to the ER

June 11, 2015

The leading causes of nonfatal injuries treated in US hospital emergency departments... #1... Falls #2... Unintentionally being struck by or…

Drug-Free Light Therapy for the New Baby Blues
Women's Health

Drug-Free Light Therapy for the New Baby Blues

Michael Terman, PhD | June 11, 2015

Q: Since the birth of her baby two months ago, my daughter has been suffering from mild postpartum depression. She…

Does Whole Milk Help Prevent Diabetes?

Does Whole Milk Help Prevent Diabetes?

Dariush Mozaffarian, MD, DrPH | June 11, 2015

We’re often told to forgo whole milk, cheese and yogurt in favor of low-fat or skim -- but recent research…

Dry Your Hands Right… Or Washing May Do More Harm Than Good

Dry Your Hands Right… Or Washing May Do More Harm Than Good

Hyla Cass, MD | June 11, 2015

Of course we wash our hands after using the restroom, but how we dry them determines whether bacteria die off…

The Fight Against Lingering Shingles Pain
Diseases & Conditions

The Fight Against Lingering Shingles Pain

Salim M. Hayek, MD, PhD | June 11, 2015

Women have the unfortunate distinction of being more susceptible than men to the painful skin disease herpes zoster, otherwise known…

Organic Butter is Worth the Higher Price
Food

Organic Butter is Worth the Higher Price

Andrew Rubman, ND | June 10, 2015

It is made from the milk of cows that are fed organic feed and doesn’t contain pesticides, antibiotics or added…

Popular OTC Heartburn Drug Could Give You a Heart Attack

Popular OTC Heartburn Drug Could Give You a Heart Attack

Nigam H. Shah, MBBS, PhD | June 10, 2015

Quick relief from acute heartburn and its chronic cousin GERD is a good thing. But is it worth risking a…

4 Nutrition Deficiencies You Can’t Solve with Food
Nutrition

4 Nutrition Deficiencies You Can’t Solve with Food

Dennis Goodman, MD | June 10, 2015

The New Nutrient Fix If you eat a balanced diet, you may assume that you’re getting all the nutrition you…

5 Hidden Causes of Pain
Pain

5 Hidden Causes of Pain

Vijay Vad, MD | June 10, 2015

If you’re hurting, it’s crucial to find the real culprit… Do you have arthritis, backaches or some other type of…

I Have Knee Pain! Am I Too Young for Knee-Replacement Surgery?

I Have Knee Pain! Am I Too Young for Knee-Replacement Surgery?

Jack Bert, MD | June 8, 2015

It’s a fact—people getting knee replacements just keep getting younger and younger. The number of knee-replacement operations in folks ages…

Overnight Cure for Your Corns

Overnight Cure for Your Corns

June 8, 2015

Corns are localized areas of hardened skin that can appear on your foot out of the blue…causing a lot of…

Two All-Natural Painkillers

Two All-Natural Painkillers

Andrew Rubman, ND | June 5, 2015

Everyone gets occasional aches and pains. But if you have a constant ache and would like to try a natural…

No More Foot Blisters

No More Foot Blisters

June 5, 2015

Get out there, you slacker, and do some hiking in the wilderness. It’ll lift your spirits! What? You hate the…