Sticking with exercise isn't always easy, but setting goals and having a plan for when your motivation lags can help. If you're spending more time finding excuses than doing those planks and bridges,…

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association are encouraging steps that will help kids and teens consume fewer sugary drinks.

Different forms of the herpes virus can cause infection of the cornea that can result in pain, redness, and blurred vision. If not treated, permanent vision loss may result.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are widely used and generally safe, but they can cause problems, especially if the recommended dosage is exceeded. A new study found that a significant percentage…

As a person loses weight, the body reacts by lowering its metabolic rate to conserve energy, an evolutionary adaptation that makes it harder to lose additional weight. A study of participants from The…

A study published Feb. 1, 2019, in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition busts the myth that drinking beer before wine can lessen the effects of a hangover.

The popularity of apple cider vinegar to aid weight loss has risen recently, but a small study where participants consumed vinegar daily found that people only lost a few pounds after three months,…

Some people do it regularly, while others can’t stand the idea or sound of it, but either way, there is no evidence that knuckle cracking is harmful to your joints, or increases your chances of…

People who are at a normal weight but out of shape may be just as likely to be at high risk for cardiovascular disease as people who are overweight.

You're more likely to get kidney stones, or have them recur, if you don’t drink enough fluid each day. Proper hydration, medication, and attention to diet are the most common treatments.

People with constipation caused by pelvic floor dysfunction may benefit from a course of physical therapy that uses biofeedback to detect the movements of various muscles, and provides guidance on how…

Men who could perform 11 or more push-ups within a minute had a lower risk of getting heart disease over the next 10 years compared with those who could do 10 or fewer.

From the time of conception until the second year of life, appropriate bacteria colonization of the digestive tract affects long-term health and plays a role in whether a person will be healthy or…

A study published Jan. 31, 2019, in the journal Evidence-Based Mental Health suggests that either mindfulness-based stress reduction or cognitive behavioral therapy can help reduce chronic pain and…

An increasing number of young childrean are swallowing nonfood items. Good safety habits and other precautions can help prevent such incidents.

Small blood pressure differences between the right and left arm are normal. But differences of 10 points or higher suggest the presence of artery-clogging plaque in blood vessels other than the heart,…

Shoes with a tight toe box or too-high heels can contribute to big toe joint problems like bunions and osteoarthritis. Surgery may be needed, or simple steps could help ease pain and keep you moving.

Chronic inflammation may harm cognition.

People with heart disease who leave the hospital with a prescription for opioids may be less likely to follow up with their health care provider or to participate in cardiac rehabilitation than those…

Recent changes in guidelines for treating high blood pressure means that many people are suddenly in a higher-risk category. But small lifestyle changes can help get blood pressure down to a healthier…

Fibromyalgia is a misunderstood but real condition that experts believe may be caused when the brain essentially overreacts to external stimuli that would not typically cause pain.

Sciatica is one of the most common, yet misunderstood, types of pain. As many as 40% of people will get it during their life, and it becomes more frequent as you age. Sciatica tends to get lumped in…

Lentils, which come in an array of colors including yellow, red, green, brown, and black, are a good source of plant-based micronutrients known as polyphenols that are thought to help protect against…

An important concept that is crucial to the understanding of cognitive health is known as cognitive reserve. You can think of cognitive reserve as your brain's ability to improvise and find alternate ways of getting a job done. Just like a powerful c...