Gentle Eccentric Exercise for Stronger Joints

It has a slightly technical name, eccentric exercise, but the idea behind it could not be simpler, and it may be exactly the kind of strength training that suits us best as we get older.

Understanding Your Blood Test Results in Plain Language

Here is a plain-language guide to the blood test results you are most likely to see.

Health Tip: What's Riskier, Sweet Drinks or Sweet Foods?

Why are sweet drinks more risky and harmful than sweet foods are?

Your Favorite Holiday Beverages May Weaken Your Bones

The high sugar content in these holiday favorites could be gradually undermining the strength of your bones.

The Everyday Foods That May Protect Your Heart

Flavanols are a type of plant compound that belongs to a larger group known as polyphenols. You will find them naturally in a range of fruits, vegetables, beans, tea, and cocoa.

Hidden Danger: Understanding and Combating Visceral Fat

Visceral fat, the dangerous adipose tissue that accumulates around vital organs like the heart, liver, and kidneys, represents one of the most significant health risks of our time.

The Hidden Side Effects of GLP-1 Medication

A major new study suggests there may be quite a bit more going on beneath the surface - side effects that patients are experiencing but that rarely come up in the doctor's office.

The Link Between Sleep and Fruits & Vegetables

a study published in the journal Sleep Health has shown that eating fruits and vegetables is also important for adults, for an entirely different reason...

Are Car Fumes Shortening Our Lives?

What are car fumes doing to our health?

Guide: How to Boost Collagen and Preserve Your Skin

When it comes to maintaining youthful, healthy-looking skin, collagen sits at the top of the list. In this article we look at why that is and how it can be boosted for healthier, younger-looking skin.

Lose Weight by Using This Japanese Breathing Technique

This extraordinary deep-breathing weight-loss technique is known as the Japanese breathing technique to losing weight.

The Supplements You Should Take With Your GLP-1 Medication

You've likely noticed one of their most powerful effects of GLP-1: they really do quiet your appetite. For people managing type 2 diabetes or working on weight loss, that's exactly the point.

How to Stretch Your Gluteus Medius and When to See a Dr.

Stretching this muscle can help prevent injury and relieve pain in your lower back, knees, and hips.

Living With Knee Arthritis Without Giving Up What You Love

Knee osteoarthritis is genuinely manageable, and the people who do best are usually the ones who keep moving, keep doing what they love, and simply learn to do it a little more wisely.

Can We PREVENT Type 1 Diabetes?

The study's findings point toward developing a simple blood test that could detect the immune failure leading to type 1 diabetes before insulin-producing cells are permanently lost.

Life After a Heart Attack: A Practical Guide

Recovery is not just about the heart muscle itself. It involves your body, your daily habits, and very much your state of mind. This guide walks through what to expect and what you can do, step by step, to help your heart grow stronger and your life

Study: Even Two Cigarettes a Day Double the Risk of Death

A comprehensive study by the American Heart Association reveals alarming findings: smoking just 2 cigarettes per day doubles the risk of heart disease and increases mortality risk by approximately 60%.

This Doctor Shares a Recipe He Makes For Brain Health

Dr. Rasouli has a dish he prepares for himself every week that might look like just another homemade stew with vegetables and lentils, but there’s a good chance it’s the smartest meal you’ll put in your pot and stomach soon.

Warning: FDA Recalls Over 3 Million Bottles of Eye Drops

If you use over-the-counter eye drops, this is important news. A major recall is currently underway, and the products in question have been sold at some of the most popular pharmacies in the country.

Does Eating Fruits and Vegetables Lead to Lung Cancer?

Before you toss out your apples and broccoli, though, let's take a careful look at what this research actually found—and what it doesn't tell us.