CPR does save lives—but not as many as you might think. Outside the hospital, the survival rate for people receiving CPR is between 7% and...
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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Secret Superfoods
You don’t have to add kale and blueberries to your plate to get a superfood in every meal. Nor do you have to splurge for...
Heart Health = Brain Health
To keep your brain healthy as you get older, focus on your heart health now. That is the conclusion of a recent study by scientists...
When Your Brain Says “Done”
Have you ever felt more than just physically tired? Have you been mentally exhausted as well—like you just can’t think anymore? You are not imagining...
When Your Fear Is Actually a Phobia
If you’re like most people, there’s probably at least one thing that gives you the heebie-jeebies. Maybe it’s snakes or heights or needles or clowns....
Simple Exercises for Strength and Energy… In Just 6 Minutes
You can squeeze a surprising amount of productivity into just six minutes. You can make and enjoy the first few sips of a cup of...
Treats From the Fancy Food Show
Held in New York City every year, the Fancy Food Show shows off new foods that we will be seeing on supermarket shelves soon. This...
Caregivers: Take Care of Yourself, Too
If you’re a family caregiver—an adult child caring for an aging parent, for example, or a wife caring for a husband with cancer—you’re far from...
Painkillers Can Make Infections Last Longer
Opting to run a mild fever rather than control it with painkillers likely reduces the time it takes for your immune system to clear pathogens,...
Health-Care Advertising
Prior to the 1980s, health-care advertising was barely noticeable. The bulk of the products advertised on television or in magazines were over-the-counter drugs. Prescription medicines...
Should You Go Gluten-Free?
According to Harvard Medical School’s Harvard Health Letter, about 20 to 30 percent of Americans are following a gluten-free diet. Gluten is a protein found...
Is That Food Ultra-Processed?
A recent study of nearly 41,000 American adults shows that, on average, we get more than half our daily calories—a whopping 57 percent—from ultra-processed foods...
