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A lot of things can sink your erection: poor heart health, smoking, and certain medications are all culprits of problems below the belt. Read More.

THURSDAY, Jan. 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Considering a New Year’s resolution to quit smoking? New research might provide all the motivation you need: Each cigarette could shorten your life by up to 22 minutes, researchers say. Read More.

A supplement combining rhodiola, bacopa, and ashwagandha—such as 4BetterMood (www.4bettermood.com) can be helpful for mood because each of these adaptogenic herbs has unique properties that support mental health and emotional well-being. Here’s how they contribute: Read More.

The intricate relationship between our digestive system and brain has fascinated scientists for decades. Often called the "gut-brain axis," this connection reveals how our intestinal health directly influences our mental well-being, emotions, and cognitive function. Read More.

Meal planning can play an important role when it comes to maintaining a healthy diet. It's a simple yet effective way to ensure you're getting the nutrients your body needs, while also saving time and reducing stress in the kitchen. Read More.

With its distinctively sweet and spicy flavor and pungent aroma, ginger stars in many of our favorite baked goods. While it lends a delicious flavor to cookies, cakes, and of course, gingerbread creations of all types — not to mention savory dishes from around the globe — ginger also has some beneficial properties that can help support your overall well-being. Read More.

In an era where technology increasingly intersects with daily life, wearable devices are emerging as powerful tools in healthcare. They are transforming how we monitor and manage our well-being. Read More.

As the supplement industry continues to grow, it's becoming increasingly important for consumers to be aware of the quality and safety of the products they're purchasing. With the rise of online shopping and the ease of access to supplements from various retailers, it's easy to overlook the importance of where and how supplements are made. Read More.

As an aunt, I've enjoyed watching my nieces and nephews grow and develop over the years. And one thing that's become clear to me is the importance of playtime for their health and well-being. Read More.

Beginning in 2015, I began publishing a list of ways to improve your life. Last year I published, “Twenty-Two Ways to Improve Your Life in 2022.” The year before that I published “Twenty-One Ways to Improve Your Life in 2021.” You get the idea. The tradition continues this year, with the addition of No. 25. Read More.

I am reminded of the countless conversations I've had with my husband about "toxic masculinity," a phrase I frequently hear these days. He is a strong man physically, mentally, and spiritually who has always been the rock of our family, and I, for sure, would never refer to him as having "toxic masculinity." Still, our society today does often "train" women, especially young women, to refer to men as "toxic" if they are strong, perform as leaders, and don't conform to the new philosophy that men must be weak. Read More.

As a nutritionist with a background in the pharmaceutical industry, I've had a unique vantage point on the often-contentious relationship between the pharma and nutrition industries. For too long, these two sectors have operated in silos, each with their own agendas and priorities. However, I firmly believe that this divide is not only counterproductive but also detrimental to the health and wellbeing of patients. Read More.

As families across the globe prepare to welcome another year, a growing trend is emerging: the practice of setting New Year's resolutions together, with an increasing focus on holistic well-being, including the crucial aspect of quality sleep. This collaborative approach to goal-setting is about individual betterment and enhancing familial relationships, promoting overall health, and instilling shared values among members. Read More.

Having practiced psychiatry for 30 years, I learned the value of psychiatric medications to help relieve the suffering of my patients with major depression, panic disorder, PTSD and a variety of other psychiatric illnesses. I am not someone who sees no value in antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications and the like. Read More.

Mary (not her real name) is a 58-year-old divorced woman with two adult children.  She visited me for help with low mood.  She said that she had felt “sad a lot of the time,” ever since she ended her marriage several months before.  She didn’t describe any other symptoms of major depression, though.  Read More.