Trying to lose weight? Be careful not to lose muscle
Is your skin problem actually an autoimmune condition?
People with diabetes face higher risk of hearing loss
Antibiotic-free fixes for recurrent UTIs
Musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause: When menopause makes you ache all over
When can older women stop getting mammograms?
To lose weight, especially harmful belly fat, combine diet and exercise
Can men hold off on treating recurring prostate cancer?
The 7 types of rest and why we need them all
What are the early warning signs of cervical cancer?
Staying Healthy
Achieving and maintaining good health means adopting healthy lifestyle habits, from consuming nutritious foods and getting regular physical activity to prioritizing sleep and reducing stress.
Dietary patterns that are most closely linked to a longer, healthier life tend to focus on unprocessed or minimally processed foods like fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and nuts as well as fish and healthy fats.
Physical activity can mean going for long walks, riding your bike, gardening, playing pickleball, or regularly participating in any activity you enjoy. Exercise lowers your risk for serious health problems, strengthens and tones your muscles, helps preserve independence, and boosts your mood.
Restorative sleep is similarly vital to your health and wellbeing, as is managing stress. Regular checkups, screening tests, and other preventive health measures are also important.
Over time, these efforts will pay dividends. You’ll be rewarded with more energy, improved mobility, less pain, a brighter outlook, and enhanced physical and mental health.
Related Articles
Mind & Mood
Shield your brain from decline
Staying Healthy
Protecting the skin from the sun doesn't increase fracture risk
Staying Healthy
Two common shoulder injuries and how to avoid them
Nutrition
Why is eating healthy so hard?
Exercise & Fitness
The most common exercise among people with arthritis
Heart Health
The best bedtime for heart health?
Heart Health
Is broken heart syndrome becoming more common?
Heart Health
The facts on fat and heart health
Mind & Mood
Getting through grief
Staying Healthy
Dragging your feet? You may need to catch up on sleep
Exercise & Fitness
Five hours of weekly exercise linked to fewer cancer cases
Nutrition
Are certain fruits healthier than others?
Free Healthbeat Signup
Get the latest in health news delivered to your inbox!
Sign Up
