Adding probiotic supplements to a depression treatment plan has the potential to boost the effectiveness of the treatment, according to a recent study. Study details:...
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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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Nondrug DIY Treatments for Depression
There’s a problem with traditional treatments for depression. They don’t work for many patients—and studies back that up. A 2022 review of more than 200...
Coping with a Dementia Diagnosis
A dementia diagnosis can be received with a crushing finality. The frightening decline into late-stage dementia that lies ahead can leave patients and loved ones...
How to Catch Cancer Early
The COVID-19 pandemic itself was bad enough, but it had a negative effect that few anticipated: more cases of advanced cancer. That’s because during the...
The Biosimilar Solution
We’re all familiar with generic medications: the less expensive versions of medications that most insurance companies want us to get instead of their brand-name counterparts....
Did You Take Zantac? What You Need to Know
You’ve probably seen advertisements for lawsuits regarding cancers associated with the heartburn medication Zantac. If you took Zantac before it was pulled from shelves in...
The MediterAsian Diet
I am a researcher who studies food as medicine, so many people assume I have strict eating habits to keep myself healthy. I’m often asked...
How To Protect Yourself From Noise Pollution
You hear a lot about the health dangers of air pollution, but there’s another type of pollution (a type you may not even realize is...
Exercise to Beat Inflammation
Exercise is free medicine: It can cost virtually nothing, yet can improve health and prevent or even help heal many types of illnesses. Research over...
Stress & Inflammation: Stopping a Cascade of Harms
We’re learning more and more about the intertwined effects of stress and inflammation and why living with high levels of both can put every aspect...
The Time of Your Life
You probably look at clocks throughout the day to check the time—whether it’s the alarm clock by your bed, the watch on your wrist, or...
Anti-Obesity Medications
Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro: It’s hard to miss the amazing success stories about these new anti-obesity medications that sound like they melt the pounds right...
