Anjula Razdan
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Beyond Cholesterol: 8 Tests That Measure Your Cardiovascular-Disease Risk
Functional-medicine doctors are using new metrics to measure heart health and disease risk.
First Blood Biomarker for MS Discovered — and What It Means for Treatment
MS expert — and patient — Terry Wahls, MD, on what the recent discovery means for those with the neurodegenerative disease.
Genetic Testing and Family Planning
Carrier testing can clue you in to potential gene mutations in future pregnancies. Is it right for you?
Is Genetic Testing Right for You?
Thinking about having your genome mapped? Consider these six issues first.
What Is the Best Fat to Cook With?
If you’re not sure which healthy fats to keep on hand, this helpful guide will make selection a snap.
Advice on Fats
Not all fats are created equal. Follow these expert tips for making the healthiest choices.
The Facts About Fat
The low-fat era may be coming to an end — but there’s still a lot you need to know about what’s healthy and what’s not.
8 Ways to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
Tips from our experts on the best lifestyle changes that can help you take a proactive approach to preventing — or even reversing — heart disease.
Rethinking Heart Health
Think you know what makes for a healthy heart? Think again. New research and progressive practitioners are looking beyond cholesterol for answers.
How a Healthy, Happy Sex Life Supports Your Health
Here are nine ways a healthy sex life can support your wellness — and vice-versa.
What Can Cause Bad Breath?
If you have chronic bad breath that doesn’t go away when chewing gum or brushing your teeth, it may be a sign of gut dysbiosis.
Why Do I Have a Decreased Sense of Taste?
A slight decline in the sense of taste (known as hypogeusia) is common in people over 60 and can be associated with a variety of conditions, but one of the most prevalent is zinc deficiency.
Why Do I Have Dark Circles Under My Eyes?
Fatigue is the most obvious culprit for dark circles, but if you’re well-rested it could be food allergies.
Why Do I Have Dandruff?
Those pesky white flakes often signal that there is a microbial imbalance on your scalp. Learn what you can do.
Understanding Thinning Hair in Women
Heredity, inadequate protein, thyroid, and hormonal changes may all be culprits. Here’s what you can do.
Why Do I Have a Smooth Tongue?
Possible causes may be a deficiency in B vitamins or gastrointestinal (GI) issues.
What are Some Signs and Symptoms of Zinc Deficiency?
Here are 9 ways that zinc deficiency can show up in your body.
Why Do I Have White Spots on My Fingernails?
White dots on the nail beds (leukonychia) is a sign of zinc deficiency and low levels of selenium.
Why Are My Nails Brittle and Peeling?
Thin nails are relatively common but might indicate any number of nutrient deficiencies.
What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You, Part 2
How to read the telltale clues of health imbalances — and what you can do about them.
3 Miracle Cures (That Aren’t, Really)
Too many chronic ailments have been pronounced “incurable.” Here’s how some forward-thinking practitioners are resolving such conditions — and transforming their patients’ lives.