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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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Are You Addicted to Soda?
You probably know that neither regular nor diet soda contributes to good health in any way. What’s more, studies show that soda consumption is linked...
How to Lower Cortisol: The Body’s Stress Hormone
Emotional stress can trigger elevations of cortisol, an important steroid hormone. Chronically high cortisol levels may contribute to abdominal obesity and an array of other...
10 High Protein Foods to Keep in Your Diet
With so much “diet” talk revolving around fat and carb intake, protein can get lost in the shuffle. But there are reasons it’s called an...
How to Recognize Food Poisoning Symptoms
Food poisoning happens when you eat food or drink water that’s been contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses, or toxins. It’s more common than you might...
When to Worry About Leg Pain
Leg pain when walking may result from a variety of causes, such as natural age-related changes in your knees, ankles or other structures in your...
How To Sneeze Quietly
A-A-A-CHOOO! Does someone you know sneeze so loudly that it sounds like a gunshot going off? In private, it can be jarring to hear…in public,...
Hernia Surgery: Benefits, Risks, and What You Should Know
Hernia repair is one of the most common surgeries performed today. Each year more than 1.5 million Americans undergo hernia surgery, a number expected to...
Hydrochlorothiazide: Uses, Side Effects, and How it Works
Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic, or “water pill,” a drug that helps the body eliminate excess water and sodium in the form of urine. An older...
Red Dye 3: What You Should Know
If you’ve ever looked at the ingredient list on a colorful snack, cereal, or even a simple loaf of bread, you’ve probably seen names like...
How Much Protein Is Too Much Protein?
Stumped by the general recommendation that protein intake should be between the wide range of 10% to 35% of your daily calories? How can you...
How to Stop Being a Perfectionist
Do you set demanding standards for yourself…sweat every last detail…tell people, “I’m fine” even when you’re terrible? Perfectionists are some of the highest achievers in...
