If you’re age 65 or older, your doctor may have told you to follow a low-salt diet. A low-salt diet, also known as a low-sodium...
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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Ask the Expert!
Q: I am planning a trip to Europe this summer. To come back to the United States, I’ll have to test negative for COVID-19. I...
Natural Medicine Travel Kit
I love my natural medicine travel kit and firmly believe that no family should be without one. Use it to augment your conventional first-aid travel...
Meal Kit Services
If you’re looking for cooking inspiration, look no further than the proliferation of meal-kit services in recent years. These offer recipes created by chefs and...
Second Opinions: When, Where, and How?
I’m not telling you anything you didn’t know when I recommend seeking medical second opinions. As studies point out, up to 60 percent of original...
Is This Normal?
I see many patients with hard bumps in their mouths called tori. This is a benign bony prominence that is usually found on the roof...
Lessons Learned From the Pandemic
The pandemic appears to be finally winding down, and we can now take a moment to reflect on what we have learned and apply those...
Treating Skin of Color
Dermatology is a visual field. In many cases, a skilled physician can make a diagnosis based solely on what something looks like. But there’s a...
Gambling Addiction
When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the federal ban on sports betting in 2018, it set the stage for an explosion of online sports betting...
Cardiac Valve Disease
The “golden years” are meant to be a time of ease and relaxation, of enjoying retirement, and playing with grandchildren, but a stealthy health issue...
Put Your Best Foot Forward
When you think about exercising your core, you probably think about planks, crunches, and other moves aimed at strengthening your abdomen, back, and pelvic area....
The Danger of a Bump on the Head
Hitting your head can give you anything from a headache to dangerous bleeding in the brain, and it’s not always easy to know how serious...
