HEALTHbeat
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February 2023
December 2022
- December 15, 2022: Mindfulness can help you tame fears and worries
- December 8, 2022: Foods you should eat to help fight inflammation
- December 7, 2022: Stomach troubles with no clear cause: Here’s what you can do
- December 7, 2022: Is aging in place right for you?
- December 7, 2022: Improving your mobility
- December 7, 2022: 10 Questions to ask when choosing a therapist
October 2022
September 2022
February 2022
December 2021
November 2021
September 2021
August 2021
June 2021
May 2021
- May 27, 2021: The lowdown on glycemic index and glycemic load
- May 27, 2021: Mind, mood and mobility
- May 22, 2021: Hypothyroidism symptoms and signs in an older person
- May 20, 2021: How to get more fiber in your diet
- May 15, 2021: Conquering loneliness
- May 13, 2021: The best exercises for your bones
- May 8, 2021: Ways to make running feel easier
- May 6, 2021: Easy ways to improve your balance
- May 1, 2021: Is it dementia or depression?
March 2021
February 2021
January 2021
December 2020
November 2020
October 2020
- October 31, 2020: When to seek immediate medical attention for neck pain
- October 23, 2020: Clean eating: The good and the bad
- October 21, 2020: Bouncing back from stress
- October 21, 2020: The best anti-inflammatory diets
- October 17, 2020: 5 tips for coping with sciatica
- October 13, 2020: 5 surprising benefits of walking
- October 10, 2020: Non-drug treatments for adult ADHD
- October 8, 2020: The impact of stress on your gut
- October 3, 2020: Medications that increase your risk of falling
September 2020
July 2020
- July 25, 2020: The active ingredients of tai chi
- July 21, 2020: How sleep boosts your energy
- July 21, 2020: How to improve your cholesterol profile
- July 21, 2020: Protecting memory: strategies for healthy brain aging
- July 18, 2020: Natural ways to treat an enlarged prostate
- July 4, 2020: 11 ways to curb your drinking
June 2020
May 2020
April 2020
- April 22, 2020: How to silence snoring
- April 21, 2020: Sciatica home remedies and self-care
- April 21, 2020: Helpful gadgets if you’re living with arthritis
- April 21, 2020: Working with advanced care scenarios
- April 11, 2020: Building simple habits for healthy weight loss
- April 4, 2020: Want a stronger core? Skip the sit-ups
February 2020
January 2020
December 2019
November 2019
- November 14, 2019: Exercising at the gym versus home: Which one is better?
- November 9, 2019: Added sugar: Where is it hiding?
- November 9, 2019: Are natural sugar alternatives healthier?
- November 7, 2019: How to get rid of muscle cramps in your legs
- November 7, 2019: 4 leg problems and what might be causing them
- November 2, 2019: What's your t-score? Bone density scans for osteoporosis
October 2019
- October 31, 2019: Cholesterol-lowering medications: PCSK9 inhibitors
- October 24, 2019: 5 of the best exercises you can ever do
- October 17, 2019: Get relief from eczema
- October 17, 2019: Daily skin care in 3 simple steps
- October 12, 2019: Medications for depression: Which is best?
- October 10, 2019: The aging eye: when to worry about eyelid problems
- October 3, 2019: 7 ways to snack smarter
- October 3, 2019: 5 ways to outwit your appetite
September 2019
August 2019
July 2019
- July 27, 2019: Motivational tips to work your core
- July 25, 2019: Six steps to cognitive health
- July 20, 2019: 3 tips to prevent neck pain
- July 18, 2019: Aging in place: Assessing your community
- July 18, 2019: Understanding your health status
- July 18, 2019: Do you need diagnostic tests for heartburn?
- July 18, 2019: The importance of potassium
June 2019
- June 29, 2019: Staying focused in the era of digital distractions
- June 26, 2019: Understanding the language of addiction
- June 20, 2019: Testosterone therapy for women: Can it improve your sex life?
- June 15, 2019: Mindfulness meditation to control pain
- June 8, 2019: Probiotics may help boost mood and cognitive function
- June 6, 2019: 4 types of knee implants
May 2019
April 2019
March 2019
February 2019
January 2019
December 2018
November 2018
October 2018
September 2018
August 2018
June 2018
May 2018
- May 26, 2018: Best source of vitamins? Your plate, not your medicine cabinet
- May 19, 2018: Exercise can ease rheumatoid arthritis pain
- May 12, 2018: Herbal remedies for heartburn
- May 10, 2018: Want to live longer and better? Do strength training
- May 4, 2018: A sharper mind: tai chi can improve cognitive function
April 2018
March 2018
February 2018
- February 17, 2018: 5 foods that fight high cholesterol
- February 15, 2018: Where to turn for pain relief - acetaminophen or NSAIDs?
- February 8, 2018: Ask the doctor: What causes red wine headaches?
- February 3, 2018: Simple tips to fight inflammation
- February 1, 2018: Caregivers: Tips to help your loved one stay socially active
January 2018
December 2017
November 2017
- November 30, 2017: Taking your core workout to the next level
- November 25, 2017: Hemorrhoid help: preventing and treating flare-ups
- November 23, 2017: Six tips for safe strength training
- November 16, 2017: Fat-dissolving treatments for a double chin
- November 11, 2017: Ways to support someone who is grieving
- November 4, 2017: Navigating the Medicare maze
October 2017
August 2017
July 2017
April 2017
March 2017
January 2017
December 2016
September 2016
July 2016
June 2016
May 2016
April 2016
March 2016
- March 31, 2016: Dietary supplements for cholesterol: Are any worth a try?
- March 31, 2016: 4 ways to eat your way to lower cholesterol
- March 19, 2016: 8 ways to quell the fire of heartburn
- March 17, 2016: Can diet help fight prostate cancer?
- March 12, 2016: Successful aging: 10 tips for better sleep
- March 10, 2016: Tips to get the most from your memory
- March 10, 2016: Hyperthyroidism and your heart
- March 10, 2016: Learning diaphragmatic breathing
- March 10, 2016: 6 ways to eat less salt
- March 10, 2016: 5 ways to keep your memory sharp
- March 10, 2016: Which foods don't belong in a healthy diet?
- March 3, 2016: Trying to be perfect can cause anxiety
February 2016
January 2016
November 2015
- November 16, 2015: What type of mattress is best for people with low back pain?
- November 16, 2015: Retirement blues: Taking it too easy can be hard on you
- November 16, 2015: 5 ways to keep your feet healthy for better mobility
- November 16, 2015: 10 questions to ask when choosing a therapist
- November 16, 2015: Are you at risk for osteoarthritis?
- November 16, 2015: Testing for hearing loss
- November 16, 2015: Confirming depression: When extra tests might help
- November 16, 2015: The right stuff: These simple items can help you strengthen your core
- November 16, 2015: Women and sleep: 5 simple steps to a better night's rest
- November 16, 2015: 4 simple ways to boost your energy
- November 16, 2015: The 7 faces of neck pain
- November 16, 2015: 4 ways exercise helps arthritis
October 2015
- October 29, 2015: Don't let jet lag affect your sleep
- October 29, 2015: Can you find a good night’s sleep at the drugstore?
- October 26, 2015: Calling all desk jockeys: Stretching to ease neck and shoulder pain
- October 26, 2015: Exercising with knee or hip pain
- October 26, 2015: Joint replacement — finding the right medical team
- October 26, 2015: 7 ways to get heartburn relief
- October 26, 2015: Exercise: An effective prescription for joint pain
- October 10, 2015: Healthy eating for blood sugar control
- October 5, 2015: 8 non-invasive pain relief techniques that really work
- October 5, 2015: No excuses: How to layer up for walking in cold weather
- October 5, 2015: 5 commonly held myths about end-of-life issues
- October 5, 2015: Treating anxiety without medication
- October 3, 2015: Vitamins and your heart
September 2015
- September 30, 2015: 5 ways exercise improves your quality of life
- September 29, 2015: 5 tips for getting started with a walking program
- September 29, 2015: 3 ways to harness positive psychology for a more resilient you
- September 29, 2015: Take a moment to be mindful
- September 29, 2015: What you should know about magnesium
- September 24, 2015: Finding relief from calluses and corns
- September 1, 2015: Having a dog can help your heart — literally
- September 1, 2015: Must-have high-tech tools for caregivers
- September 1, 2015: 5 ways to care for yourself while caring for a loved one
- September 1, 2015: 8 tips for buying shoes that are good to your feet
August 2015
- August 25, 2015: 5 truths about protecting your eyes
- August 25, 2015: Exercise is an effective stress-buster
- August 25, 2015: Warning signs of a serious eye problem
- August 25, 2015: Troubleshooting constant headaches
- August 25, 2015: 5 ways to de-stress and help your heart
- August 25, 2015: Easing grief through religion and spirituality
- August 18, 2015: Use everyday habits to keep your memory in good shape
- August 18, 2015: Depression and illness: Chicken or egg?
- August 18, 2015: 3 posture tips to get the most out of a core workout
- August 18, 2015: Are painkillers also killing your hearing?
- August 13, 2015: 5 ways to dodge incontinence
- August 13, 2015: The bladder workout: Tame incontinence without surgery
- August 12, 2015: 4 ways to turn good posture into less back pain
- August 8, 2015: How should core work fit into your overall exercise plan?
- August 6, 2015: The truth about dietary fat
- August 1, 2015: Could a vitamin or mineral deficiency be behind your fatigue?
July 2015
- July 30, 2015: Stretching to help arthritis pain
- July 30, 2015: How stretching keeps your joints moving
- July 25, 2015: Is there an early warning test for stroke?
- July 23, 2015: Find the weight-loss plan that works for you
- July 18, 2015: Treating melanoma
- July 16, 2015: Protect your mobility
- July 11, 2015: Can you sidestep Alzheimer’s disease?
- July 9, 2015: 5 ways to use less salt
- July 9, 2015: 7 ways to reduce stress and keep blood pressure down
- July 2, 2015: Improve your balance by walking
June 2015
- June 27, 2015: 6 ways you can prepare to “age well”
- June 25, 2015: Why good posture matters
- June 25, 2015: Putting the kibosh on belching
- June 20, 2015: Do you have an overactive thyroid?
- June 11, 2015: Preventing ingrown toenails
- June 11, 2015: 10 tips for finding the right shoes
- June 10, 2015: A better sex life requires more than popping a pill
- June 6, 2015: Keep your advance directive safe but accessible
- June 4, 2015: 5 ways to protect your eyes from AMD
May 2015
- May 30, 2015: Attention caregivers: Making use of helpful services
- May 28, 2015: Biomarkers for better prostate cancer screening
- May 21, 2015: Two ways to stay mentally sharp
- May 16, 2015: Alzheimer's guide: Protect your loved one from wandering
- May 14, 2015: Better sleep, naturally
- May 14, 2015: When your bladder keeps you up at night
- May 13, 2015: How medications can affect your balance
- May 7, 2015: SMART ways to set core exercise goals
April 2015
- April 25, 2015: 6 ways to ease neck pain
- April 23, 2015: 4 ways to put off joint replacement
- April 18, 2015: Good balance requires mental and physical fitness
- April 16, 2015: Regular exercise reduces falls and fractures
- April 16, 2015: Benefits of flexibility exercises
- April 9, 2015: Stroke: Know when to act, and act quickly
- April 2, 2015: Grapefruit juice and statins
- April 2, 2015: Stretch to ease screen-time-related neck and shoulder pain
March 2015
- March 28, 2015: 3 ways to manage allergies
- March 26, 2015: Core workout can cause muscle soreness
- March 21, 2015: Lower stress, lower your blood pressure
- March 12, 2015: Keep moving when knee or hip pain strikes
- March 5, 2015: Joint pain...is it osteoarthritis?
- March 1, 2015: Controlling your weight is key to lowering stroke risk
February 2015
- February 28, 2015: Conquering your salt habit
- February 26, 2015: Bed rest for back pain? A little bit will do you.
- February 21, 2015: A therapeutic approach to treating rheumatoid arthritis
- February 19, 2015: Working with a geriatric-care manager
- February 14, 2015: 5 natural ways to overcome erectile dysfunction
- February 12, 2015: Mindfulness and your dog
- February 5, 2015: 3 simple ways to get more restful sleep
January 2015
December 2014
November 2014
October 2014
September 2014
- September 11, 2014: Short circuit migraines before they start
- September 11, 2014: 4 ways to tame tension headaches
- September 6, 2014: 5 easy ways to add fruits and vegetables to dinner
- September 4, 2014: Taming tendinitis in the knee
- September 4, 2014: 6 signs that it may be time to have a joint replaced
August 2014
- August 28, 2014: 5 myths about heart disease
- August 21, 2014: Explain the pain – Is it osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis?
- August 21, 2014: Simple tips to protect your joints
- August 16, 2014: Does cracking knuckles cause arthritis?
- August 7, 2014: Feeling uninspired about tackling a core workout?
July 2014
- July 31, 2014: Alcohol and fatigue
- July 31, 2014: Want more energy? Here’s what really helps
- July 26, 2014: Strength training: 6 ways to get more from your workout
- July 12, 2014: Want healthy feet? Keep a healthy weight
- July 5, 2014: Choosing the right sunglasses
- July 3, 2014: Two ways to dodge diabetes
June 2014
May 2014
April 2014
- April 26, 2014: Writing to ease grief and loss
- April 24, 2014: Do I need to worry about floaters
- April 19, 2014: Heart failure and potassium
- April 17, 2014: Getting rid of common warts
- April 17, 2014: Melanoma — early detection and treatment are critical
- April 12, 2014: How to add core exercises to your workout routine
March 2014
February 2014
January 2014
- January 30, 2014: Stretching and strengthening are key to healing and preventing back pain
- January 25, 2014: The secret to joint pain relief — exercise
- January 11, 2014: Alzheimer’s caregiving: When is driving no longer safe?
- January 9, 2014: Let's do lunch — the healthy way
- January 2, 2014: The trick to real and lasting lifestyle changes
- January 2, 2014: Nixing the late night nosh
December 2013
- December 26, 2013: Launch your workout plan: Getting motivated and setting goals
- December 19, 2013: Is it cataracts?
- December 14, 2013: Seasonal affective disorder: When winter brings the blues
- December 12, 2013: Simple, everyday activities can strengthen balance
- December 12, 2013: Body and brain are crucial to good balance
November 2013
- November 28, 2013: To calm body and mind, get moving
- November 21, 2013: Fight fatigue with fluids
- November 14, 2013: Two keys to strong bones: Calcium and Vitamin D
- November 9, 2013: Stay on top of heart failure symptoms
- November 2, 2013: 2 ways to protect your heart: Improve sleep and manage stress
October 2013
- October 24, 2013: 3 simple steps toward weight loss
- October 17, 2013: Mining for hidden salt
- October 17, 2013: Cutting back on added sugar
- October 12, 2013: A good guide to good carbs: The glycemic index
- October 10, 2013: Leverage your strengths for a more positive life
- October 3, 2013: The trouble with tendinitis of the knee
- October 3, 2013: Therapeutic exercise for troubled knees and hips
August 2013
- August 31, 2013: A Harvard Medical School doctor answers a question about hand cramps
- August 29, 2013: Living with lactose intolerance
- August 22, 2013: Detect age-related macular degeneration before it harms vision
- August 8, 2013: 5 tips for decoding food labels
- August 3, 2013: 4 things you should know about erectile dysfunction
July 2013
May 2013
April 2013
March 2013
January 2013
December 2012
November 2012
October 2012
September 2012
August 2012
- August 30, 2012: Feeling down? It could be low-level depression
- August 23, 2012: Do you need to see a doctor before starting your exercise program?
- August 18, 2012: Where salt hides
- August 14, 2012: Protect your right to make crucial health care decisions
- August 12, 2012: Low fat, low carb, or Mediterranean: which diet is right for you?
- August 7, 2012: Tips to help you reach your exercise and weight loss goals
- August 4, 2012: Watch out for unhealthy responses to stress
