HEALTH TOPICS 
Easy ways to improve your balance
The body systems responsible for balance can be affected by gradual changes due to aging or side effects of medications.… More »
When your bladder keeps you up at night
Having your sleep interrupted by the need to urinate (the medical term is nocturia) is a common cause of sleep… More »
Shunning osteoporosis treatment isn’t a wise decision for most women
Women have a 30% lifetime risk of an osteoporotic fracture, but some are forgoing effective bisphosphonate therapies because they fear… More »
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Alzheimer's in the family
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease raises concerns for multiple people in a family. For the person’s children and siblings, the… More »
Latest from Harvard Health
Flu vaccine less effective in obese individuals
A new study shows that not only does obesity raise the risk of flu complications, but it may make the flu vaccine less effective. More »
Better habits, better brain health
Engaging in healthy lifestyle habits may help protect thinking skills. For example, aerobic exercise helps improve the health of brain tissue by increasing blood flow to the brain and reducing the chances of injury to the brain. Maintaining routine habits… (Locked) More »
Most people with pinkeye get unnecessary treatment
People who get simple pinkeye with redness, itching, and mild discomfort usually don’t need antibiotic eye drops since most cases are due to a virus or allergy. They can use artificial tears and compresses until the eye heals on its… More »
Is it normal to lose my sense of smell as I age?
Some loss of the sensitivity to smells is normal as people get older, but there may be another explanation. The most common causes of loss of smell are nasal problems, which can be detected by a routine examination. (Locked) More »
