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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Do You Pee in Your Pants After You Pee? There’s a Cure for That
Have you heard of post-micturition dribble? The term might not be familiar, but the sight of it probably is…
Keep a Common Cold Out of Your Lungs—Especially If You Have Asthma
If you’re prone to bronchitis or pneumonia or have asthma, you may freak out any time someone near you coughs or sneezes, as viral droplets...
The Best Trigger Finger Cure (It’s Not Surgery or Cortisone)
Injections or surgery won’t fix trigger finger (when your finger is trapped in a bent position). But these exercises will.
Real Relief from Plantar Fasciitis (It’s Not in Your Foot!)
If you’re suffering from plantar fasciitis (pain in the heel or at the underside of the foot), these three simple exercises are the key to…
Alternatives to General Anesthesia
It’s becoming more common—even for fairly complex operations. Instead of general anesthesia, which makes you unaware and immobile during surgery, you stay awake. Why it’s...
Dizzy? Light-Headed? It Could be Your Meds
Read the package insert for any medication and you’ll likely see dizziness listed as a possible side effect. Still, few of us take dizziness seriously....
Cold Sore Quick Fix: Milk!
If you’re prone to cold sores (also known as fever blisters), you know that the sooner you can apply a remedy—ideally, at the very first...
Taking a Statin? Beware of These Dangerous Interactions With Other Heart Drugs
If you’re taking a statin drug to help reduce your risk for heart attack or stroke, you wouldn’t expect it to interact with another heart...
Hiccups after eating bread…
“I get hiccups whenever I eat rye bread. Is this normal?” Many people have food triggers that can cause the annoying, involuntary chest spasms known...
Surprising Castor Oil Cures
Mention the words “castor oil” and most people will turn up their noses. That’s because castor oil is widely known as a strong laxative. For...
