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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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Pet Therapy
Humans have long healed ills by connecting with animals. In 1792, Quakers working in England recorded the benefits patients gained from interacting with poultry and...
The Cardiovascular Risks of Psoriasis
The first thing you notice about psoriasis is the telltale skin rash, but the effects of this autoimmune disease are far from being only skin...
Get On Your Feet!
Full disclosure—I work from home most days now. If I am doing it right, you likely didn’t even know that! I am not complaining. There...
Battling Bloat
One in seven Americans experience an uncomfortably swollen, tight feeling in the abdomen at least once a week—and most of them never mention it to...
A Better Marriage Means Better Health
A happy marriage is like a tonic for your health. People who feel loved, respected, supported, and connected to their spouse enjoy everything from enhanced...
Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Update
Rheumatoid arthritis affects about 3 to 4 percent of women and 1 to 2 percent of men. RA is an autoimmune disease. That means your...
Spring Fever
Is spring fever a real illness or just a quaint way to excuse the atypical behavior we find ourselves doing in April or May? While...
The Brain-Protecting Vitamin
Niacin is shorthand for the two main forms (or vitamers) of vitamin B3: nicotinic acid and nicotinamide. These vitamers work in different ways and have...
Protect Your Health On a Changing Planet
When you think of climate change, you probably think of problems with ecological health, like drought, rising sea levels, and wildfires. But climate change can...
Making Sense Out of Medical Information
The COVID-19 pandemic brought to light the difficulty we health-care consumers often have making sense out of medical information. For example, some experts tell us...
6 Exercises to Improve Your Posture
You heard it from your mother all the time—stand up straight. Mom was right! Proper posture doesn’t just make us appear more confident and commanding,...
