There are many things about our health-care system that cause anxiety. Issues such as getting a reasonably quick appointment with a specialist or the cost...
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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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When Simple Illnesses Don’t Go Away
You probably think of an infectious disease like a cold, flu, or COVID-19 as an acute problem. They make you sick for a while, and...
Darker Plant Foods Are Healthier
Black beans or cannellini? Purple potatoes or white? Black rice or brown? When you have the choice, always go for the darker plant food option....
Back Surgery: When Is It the Right Time?
Have you tried medication, exercise, even physical therapy for your back pain but nothing is helping? Perhaps your doctor has recommended spinal surgery, but your...
The Beauty of Biofeedback
You might be surprised to learn just how effective the mind-body practice of biofeedback is and how much scientific evidence there is to support that...
A New Reason to Stop and Smell the Roses
There was a time in the evolution of humans when a powerful sense of smell was an important survival skill. Early humans depended on their...
The Strangest Sleep Disorder
You wake up in the middle of the night and realize that you can’t move. You’re frozen in place and feel a heavy weight upon...
Do Berries Reduce Inflammation?
Berries do reduce inflammation. However, these fruit are loaded with vitamins and other beneficial nutrients that have benefits that go far beyond.
Does Alcohol Cause Inflammation?
Does alcohol cause inflammation? While alcohol has been linked to reduced inflammation going beyond one or two glasses increases inflammation.
A False-Positive Mammogram Is a Cancer Warning
Breast cancer screening with mammography reduces the risk of dying from breast cancer by 20 percent by finding cancer early when it can be treated...
Offset Sitting By Just a Little Exercise
Most of us sit in front of computers to work and play for extended stretches of time. That’s dangerous. Over the past several years, studies...
Sleep Well to Stop Long COVID
The daily fear of COVID is history for most of us, but for some the agony lingers. A regular bout of COVID-19 may cause mild...
