Can social media be good for your health?
Jan 22, 2020
Social media can be a powerful tool for disseminating information and promoting healthy habits. But the potential pitfalls of going online apply to health care issues as well.
Prevention
What the heart has to do with the head
Jan 13, 2020
The heart and the brain are connected through the cardiovascular system, and it's never too late to make changes to boost heart health that will pay dividends in brain health, too.
Worried about brain lesions and dementia? Check this blood pressure number
Jan 8, 2020
People with lower diastolic blood pressure – the bottom number – had fewer white matter lesions in their brains, a new study reveals.
Statins may do double duty on heart disease and cancer
Jan 6, 2020
New research adds to the evidence that statins may prevent cancer or help people live longer after a cancer diagnosis.
Is your New Year's resolution to retire in 2020? Here's how that might affect health
Jan 3, 2020
Some people make resolutions to hit the gym more, others to eat healthier. But for some, retiring might be the top goal for the new year.
How to get started on the path to better health in the New Year
Dec 31, 2019
Ready to be healthy in 2020? A few little steps can go a long way.
Are you drinking enough water during winter months?
Dec 19, 2019
Just because the dog days of summer are a distant memory doesn't mean you should forget about staying hydrated.
Working too much could lead to high blood pressure
Dec 19, 2019
People who put in long hours at the office may be more likely to have high blood pressure, which could cause heart disease, a new study shows.
How to keep year-end deadlines from ruining your health
Dec 16, 2019
End-of-year deadlines can be stressful. Here's how to cope.
Lovely but dangerous, wood fires bring health risks
Dec 13, 2019
Your fireplace might look delightful, but wood smoke is filled with things that can hurt you.