5 timeless habits for better health
What are the symptoms of prostate cancer?
Is your breakfast cereal healthy?
When pain signals an emergency: Symptoms you should never ignore
Does exercise give you energy?
Acupuncture for pain relief: How it works and what to expect
How to avoid jet lag: Tips for staying alert when you travel
Biofeedback therapy: How it works and how it can help relieve pain
Best vitamins and minerals for energy
Should you take probiotics with antibiotics?
Common Conditions
The human body is a remarkable structure. It's designed to withstand the wear and tear of everyday life and fend off a variety of threats.
But certain health issues, diseases, and conditions, whether back pain, hypertension, high cholesterol, arthritis, diabetes, digestive issues, hearing loss, or cataracts, become more common, particularly as we age.
Here, you’ll find detailed overviews of these and other common conditions.
Related Topics
Related Articles
Heart Health
New studies support statin guidelines
Heart Health
Stronger heart risk warning for popular painkillers
Harvard Heart Letter
Secondhand smoke boosts stroke risk
Heart Health
Low-dose aspirin for people with heart disease
Mind & Mood
Easing grief through religion and spirituality
Sleep
Melatonin for jet lag
Controlling Your Blood Pressure
Lifestyle changes for healthy blood pressure
Back Pain
Physical therapy as good as surgery for common spine-related back pain
Vaccinations
Flu vaccination: Win some, lose some
Skin and Hair
Survey finds men don't use enough sunscreen
Cholesterol
New findings on statin-memory loss link
Harvard Women's Health Watch
Does breathing through my mouth affect my dental health?
Free Healthbeat Signup
Get the latest in health news delivered to your inbox!
Sign Up