This strategy is just as effective…and much safer… Do you wince when you walk, kneel, squat or climb stairs? If so, you are definitely not...
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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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The Best Way to Reverse AFib (It’s Not Drugs or Surgery)
If you’re diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, commonly known as AFib—a chronic condition that creates abnormal heart rhythms, increasing the risk for stroke and heart failure—your...
A Fun and Easy Way to Get Much Stronger
If you’ve ever been in physical therapy, you’ve likely used a stretchy latex tube or flat strip called a resistance band. It is incredibly effective...
Blueberries Instead of Viagra?
Men: If you like to eat blueberries, you may beat the odds on developing erectile dysfunction (ED). It also helps if you eat strawberries, oranges,...
Alert: The Worst Antibiotics for Your Gut Health
How bad are antibiotics for your digestion and gut health, really? Here’s the answer: Worse than you may have ever imagined. The latest study finds...
Got AFib? When to Say No to Blood Thinners
If your doctor has prescribed anticoagulants (blood thinners) to you because you have atrial fibrillation (AFib), he or she may be putting you in harm’s...
The Antibiotic to Refuse If You Are Taking a Diuretic
You know that many drugs that are normally considered “safe” when taken alone can cause serious complications when taken with another drug or a supplement....
Watch Out for Probiotics from Costco and Others
Bottom Line/HEALTH: Is there a best probiotic that you recommend for people to take? Andrew Rubman, ND: Well, “recommend” meaning that I’m not treating the...
You Need Exercise—Not a Knee Replacement
Did you know that knee-replacement surgery is virtually epidemic in this country? The number has doubled over the past decade. And among Medicare beneficiaries, the...
Why You Don’t Need a Heart Scan or a Coronary Artery Calcium Score Test
Coronary artery disease has been called “the silent killer.” You even may have known someone who dropped dead out of the blue because of it....
Don’t Eat Chicken with Rice…and Other Unhealthy Food Combinations
When I was 15, my skin began to break out, and a well-meaning but misguided dermatologist prescribed antibiotics. Fifteen years later, frequent use of antibiotics...
