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Health
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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Intrusive Thoughts: Are They Normal?
You’re standing on a subway platform as a train approaches. Suddenly a thought pops into your head—I could jump onto the tracks. This thought doesn’t...
How To Be More Social
Many people dislike chatting with acquaintances at social events because they think they are no good at small talk. “What do you do for a...
Alkaline Water: Benefits, Side Effects, and Risks
Bottled alkaline water has become extremely popular, with sales of around $1 billion worldwide. But what is alkaline water exactly…and what does it do for...
Stretches for Lower-Back Pain
Lower-back pain is figuratively, if not quite literally, a major pain in the backside. It doesn’t just cause discomfort…it can make it difficult to live...
Aphasia: Making Sense of a Challenging Condition
Recent health concerns surrounding performers Bruce Willis and Wendy Williams have put the spotlight on aphasia and have led people with this condition to question...
Premature Aging: Does Stress Age You?
Wondering how to look younger or which anti-aging treatments are worth the trouble? Don’t get too stressed about it…because not getting stressed just might be...
When to Worry About Low Heart Rate
To understand bradycardia (low heart rate), you first need to know what a normal heart rate is—for an adult at rest, normal heart rate is...
Stroke Recovery
After the emergency phase of a stroke, while you or your loved one is lying in a hospital bed, the inevitable questions creep in…What will...
What to Do if Someone Is Having a Stroke
Learning the signs and symptoms of stroke and how to respond to a stroke emergency is not something to put off until old age. While...
How to Lower Your Risk for a Stroke
A stroke can be one of the most debilitating medical events of a person’s life…if they’re lucky enough to survive it. More than 20% of...
How Long Does a Stroke Last?
A stroke is a medical event in which blood flow to the brain is disrupted. In an ischemic stroke, this disruption is caused by a...
