A net benefit? Here's how watching soccer might affect your health
Jul 18, 2023
Loyal fans gearing up for the Women's World Cup should be aware of how fandom could affect their health gooooals.
Prevention
Loss of executive function with aging can make learning new skills hard
Jul 14, 2023
A technology-dependent world requires continuous learning to perform daily tasks. This can be stressful for older adults, as they begin to lose the cognitive skills needed for new learning.
Few people with heart failure may get a critical type of care
Jul 11, 2023
Although guidelines recommend it and insurance is now more likely to cover it, cardiac rehabilitation isn't being offered to most eligible people with heart failure, new research shows.
It's not just inspiration – careful breathing can help your health
Jul 7, 2023
Paying attention to how you breathe can affect your mind and body. Here's how to start.
When this therapist recommends self-care, it's not self-indulgence
Jul 6, 2023
Aishia Grevenberg says self-care is about self-awareness. The psychotherapist and wellness consultant talked about how she applies it to her own life.
Are you getting enough omega-3 fatty acids?
Jun 30, 2023
Omega-3 fatty acids – found in seafood, nuts and plant oils – may help improve heart and brain health, but most people aren't getting enough.
How heart attack and stroke survivors can prepare for wildfires and hurricanes
Jun 28, 2023
Health experts advise people with cardiovascular disease to plan ahead for wildfire and hurricane season.
In the summer heat, know how to recognize – and prevent – heat stroke
Jun 23, 2023
Heat-related illnesses rise along with summer temperatures. It's important to know how to recognize symptoms and when to seek emergency care.
Family history can help identify health risks, but many Latino people know little about theirs
Jun 22, 2023
Stigma and fear are among the reasons many in the Hispanic community may not know or share their family health history – a vital part of preventive care.
Beat the heat with hydrating foods this summer
Jun 20, 2023
Drinking water isn't the only way to stay hydrated. Fruits and vegetables with a lot of water content – such as cucumbers, tomatoes and melons – can help.