There’s increasing evidence that consistent physical activity can lower the risk of dementia. But not all exervise is the same. New research published in the...
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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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Does Intermittent Fasting Work…Really?
Intermittent fasting (IF) has become a popular way to lose weight. In one way, we’re all intermittent fasters—we don’t eat while we are sleeping. But...
Avoiding Medical Debt
A recent poll found that more than 40 percent of Americans have health-care debt. Health-care debt is one of the leading causes of personal bankruptcy....
Let’s Talk Voice Disorders
Almost everyone has experienced a bout of hoarseness after singing along at a concert or cheering on a favorite sports team. It’s also not uncommon...
Caring for Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic sinusitis is a common condition that affects up to one in 20 people in the United States. Yet many people who have it never...
Beat the Mid-Winter Blues
If winter finds you a bit down in the dumps, you are not alone. Studies show that more than 5 percent of the U.S. population...
Are Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Right for You?
In 2017, in a rare moment of bipartisanship, the U.S. Congress passed legislation mandating the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to approve a new...
Bust Belly Fat
There are two main types of fat storage. Subcutaneous fat is stored right under your skin, and visceral fat, the so-called “belly fat,” is stored...
When Private Equity Buys Your Doctor’s Office
Private equity (PE) is a type of investment fund that buys companies, restructures them, and sells them for a significant profit in a short time....
Long COVID: How to Get Your Life Back
One of the newest studies on the long-term risks of COVID-19, published in Nature Communications in October 2022, says it all: Of the tens of...
Smarter Eating
Borscht: A Spectacularly Healthy Ukrainian Comfort Food With all eyes on the heartbreaking Ukrainian crisis, it seems apropos to pay homage to one of the...
A Chinese Herb May Reduce the Risk of Colon Polyps
A Chinese herb reduced the risk of precancerous colon polyps from returning, according to a new study.
