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If you’ve been to a grocery store lately, you’ve probably noticed all the vitamins and supplements near the pharmacy. It’s no wonder — there are more than 90,000 different supplements available in the United States, and 74% of adults take at least one. It’s thought that they can help with general health and may reduce…

If you’ve been struggling to focus, you’re not alone. Human attention spans are getting shorter—and it’s not hard to see why. “We live in a 24/7 news cycle, in a world full of snippets and information, so, our brains are being retrained to only focus for short periods of time.” says Ashley Zucker, MD, a…

A good night’s sleep is essential to good health — but many people struggle to snooze through the night. Not getting enough shut eye is linked to chronic conditions, including heart disease, obesity, and depression. One way to improve your rest and relaxation is by adding stretching to your evening routine. In addition to improving…

Your immune system plays a vital role in keeping you healthy. It’s your personal line of defense against sickness, infection, and disease. How can you strengthen your immune system? By practicing healthy habits. Here are 6 steps you can take to help keep your immune system healthy. Eat HealthyStudies have shown that a poor diet…

 A professional athlete shares their struggle with depression on social media. An elite competitor steps away from their sport while the whole world is watching. A decorated champion credits therapy for saving their life.  High-profile players have shown the world that no one is immune to mental health challenges. Now, athletes are breaking the stigma…

As people age, they have less energy and more aches and pains. Maybe it’s sciatica or lower back pain. Or an old knee injury that twinges from time to time. No matter the reason, more than a quarter of people 50 and older are inactive. But regular exercise is just as important when you’re older…

Looking to improve your mental prowess and reduce stress so you can be more focused at work or tear it up at trivia night? Well, good news: The journey to improved brain health offers many paths along the way. Revamping your diet and exercise habits are a couple of ways. Or, for an extra boost,…

We all experience stress from time to time, but not everyone experiences it in the same way. Often it can take a toll on the mind, but it can also affect your body. Sometimes physical symptoms are your body’s way of telling you that you’re under too much stress. Whether you have physical signs, mental…

The weight room at a gym can be intimidating. You might ask yourself, “How do all these machines work?” or “What’s the proper weightlifting etiquette?” Even if you buy hand weights or other workout gear to use at home, you might not know how to use it. Complicated equipment and risk of injury may keep…

What do headaches, fluid retention, and tightness around your chest have in common? They can all be symptoms of high blood pressure in women. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. But some women experience warning signs that they may mistakenly blame on stress or hormonal changes. More than 44% of women have high blood…