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...
Mental Health
All Mental Health Articles
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...
7 Surprising Asthma Triggers
If you have asthma, you already know that things like cigarette smoke, animal dander, and dust can trigger a dangerous attack. But there are many...
Stretch to Feel Your Best
Waking up with stiff, achy muscles and joints? Taking a few minutes to stretch can help you warm up your body and get your day...
How to Escape Anger
If you’re like many people, you may be feeling angrier than usual. It’s no surprise, as we live in uncertain times, and anxiety and stress...
Alcohol and Your Heart
Could your nightly glass of wine be good for your heart? It’s a popular and widespread idea, driven by the belief that science has found...
Healthy Hot Weather Exercise
Now that summer is here, millions of Americans are out jogging, running, hiking, and biking. But summer exercise comes with some risks. Here’s how to...
Life Without Pleasure
The pursuit of pleasure drives much of human behavior. It is why we love, eat, drink, play, and create. Without pleasure, there is no quality...
Are You Taking Heart Health Seriously Enough?
Prepare yourself for a statistic that might make your heart a bit heavier: In the time it will take you to read this paragraph, another...
Accidental Dehydration—It’s Far More Common Than You Think
A few nights ago, when I woke up at 3:30 in the morning for that usual middle-of-the-night trip to the bathroom, I realized that my...
