Is spring fever a real illness or just a quaint way to excuse the atypical behavior we find ourselves doing in April or May? While...
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Protect Your Health On a Changing Planet
When you think of climate change, you probably think of problems with ecological health, like drought, rising sea levels, and wildfires. But climate change can...
Pain in the Backside
Sciatica is surprisingly common. According to a study published in 2020 in the Journal of the AAOS (the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons), one-quarter of...
3 Unexpected Ways to Protect Your Heart
We all know that eating well, exercising, and avoiding smoking are key to heart health, but some pleasant habits may be beneficial, too. Go to...
Vitamin D Benefits
If you follow health news online, you’re likely to see an endless barrage of contradictory information on this crucial vitamin. One day, it’s the key...
Positivity Protects Your Heart
We’ve all heard the expression, “It almost gave me a heart attack!” in response to shocking or frightening news. It turns out that this idiom...
Regular Exercise Reduces Dementia Risk
There’s increasing evidence that consistent physical activity can lower the risk of dementia. But not all exervise is the same. New research published in the...
Beat the Mid-Winter Blues
If winter finds you a bit down in the dumps, you are not alone. Studies show that more than 5 percent of the U.S. population...
The Easy Artery Health Test
A painless imaging test can let your doctor peek right into your arteries to see if dangerous plaque deposits (atherosclerosis) are putting you at risk...
It’s Smart to Socialize
If you want to improve your mental performance immediately, socialize. That’s the intriguing finding of a recent study published in the medical journal PLOS ONE....
Grow Stronger Every Day
In every stage of life, and at all ages, exercise is proven to be beneficial, but some seniors may not feel comfortable with traditional strength...
Low Testosterone Could Make COVID-19 Worse
Hospital records during the COVID-19 pandemic show that men are more likely to be hospitalized for severe COVID than women. Blood testing on many male...
