HEALTHbeat
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July 2025
June 2025
April 2025
November 2024
- November 20, 2024: Not your grandmother's breast cancer treatment
- November 20, 2024: Assembling your breast cancer support team
- November 20, 2024: How to find the best shoes for foot pain
- November 20, 2024: How cataracts affect your vision
- November 20, 2024: Treating anxiety and stress disorders with therapy
- November 20, 2024: Get your heart pumping on your walk
- November 20, 2024: Discover the criteria for an adult ADHD diagnosis
October 2024
September 2024
August 2024
- August 26, 2024: Meeting nutrient needs on a plant-based diet
- August 26, 2024: Reorganize your kitchen: 6 hacks to help you lose weight and keep it off
- August 26, 2024: Planning a plant-based diet
- August 5, 2024: Lifestyle choices that may improve your incontinence symptoms
- August 5, 2024: BPH Treatment: Watchful waiting
July 2024
- July 25, 2024: Fall prevention with core strength: Three exercises to try
- July 25, 2024: Exercise programs that improve balance
- July 22, 2024: How to properly warm up before a body-weight workout
- July 22, 2024: What you need to get started with strength and power training
- July 22, 2024: 11 tips for doing gentle core work safely and effectively
- July 22, 2024: Finding the time to challenge your core
June 2024
May 2024
April 2024
March 2024
- March 27, 2024: Exercising for bone strength: getting started
- March 27, 2024: Sleep stages and memory
- March 27, 2024: Three ways to manage stress for cognitive fitness
- March 27, 2024: Brain-draining foods
- March 27, 2024: Take control of your blood pressure
- March 27, 2024: Measuring blood pressure
- March 27, 2024: Speed walking for bone strength
- March 27, 2024: Injury prevention guidelines
October 2023
- October 24, 2023: When to see your doctor for headache pain
- October 20, 2023: Eat these fruits for their anti-inflammatory benefits
- October 20, 2023: Exercise can boost your memory and thinking skills
- October 20, 2023: The ideal stretching routine
- October 20, 2023: Don't count calories, but be aware of them
- October 7, 2023: Surgical alternatives to LASIK
- October 7, 2023: How to find the right LASIK surgeon
- October 7, 2023: Are you a candidate for LASIK surgery?
- October 7, 2023: What is LASIK?
September 2023
August 2023
July 2023
June 2023
May 2023
- May 23, 2023: Want a stronger core? Skip the sit-ups
- May 23, 2023: Testing for hearing loss
- May 23, 2023: Exercise: An effective prescription for joint pain
- May 23, 2023: Learning how to meditate
- May 23, 2023: Building a plan for healthy eating
- May 23, 2023: From Normal Lung Function to COPD: what causes COPD?
- May 23, 2023: How aging affects focus
- May 10, 2023: Basic Tips for Swimming
- May 10, 2023: Basic Types of Water-Based Exercise
- May 10, 2023: Advantages of water-based exercise
- May 10, 2023: Staying Safe in the Water
- May 10, 2023: Overcoming Fear of the Water
March 2023
- March 22, 2023: Healthy lifestyle habits
- March 22, 2023: Self-care: Strategies for Success
- March 22, 2023: What's causing your itching, teary eyes?
- March 22, 2023: How to know if your bones are thinning
- March 22, 2023: Probiotics may help boost mood and cognitive function
- March 22, 2023: Mindfulness meditation to control pain
- March 22, 2023: When to seek immediate medical attention for neck pain
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 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
November 2021
September 2021
August 2021
June 2021
May 2021
- May 29, 2021: Mind, mood and mobility
- May 27, 2021: The lowdown on glycemic index and glycemic load
- 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 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?
April 2021
- April 29, 2021: Foods linked to better brainpower
- April 24, 2021: When to worry about worrying
- April 22, 2021: Simple strength training tips
- April 17, 2021: Range-of-motion exercises for arthritis
- April 15, 2021: Advance your self-awareness
- April 3, 2021: How to get rid of muscle cramps in your legs
- April 1, 2021: 7 ways to reduce stress and keep blood pressure down
March 2021
January 2021
December 2020
November 2020
October 2020
- October 31, 2020: Walk this way to protect your neck
- October 29, 2020: 9 ways to banish dry skin
- October 29, 2020: What you should know about clean and natural cosmetics
- October 24, 2020: How to silence snoring
- October 21, 2020: The best anti-inflammatory diets
- October 17, 2020: Preventing and coping with sciatica
- October 15, 2020: Protecting your joints
- October 13, 2020: 5 surprising benefits of walking
- October 8, 2020: The impact of stress on your gut
- October 3, 2020: Medications that increase your risk of falling
- October 3, 2020: Medications that increase your risk of falling
- October 1, 2020: How to nurture positive relationships
September 2020
August 2020
July 2020
June 2020
May 2020
- May 30, 2020: Sciatica home remedies and self-care
- May 26, 2020: Medication or therapy for depression? Or both?
- May 26, 2020: Does professional memory training work?
- May 21, 2020: The gut-brain connection
- May 14, 2020: 3 tips to prevent neck pain
- May 14, 2020: The 7 faces of neck pain
- May 7, 2020: Is sex exercise? And is it hard on the heart?
- May 5, 2020: Preserving your balance
April 2020
March 2020
February 2020
January 2020
December 2019
November 2019
- November 23, 2019: The importance of exercise when you have diabetes
- November 16, 2019: How to make one-on-one connections
- 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: 4 leg problems and what might be causing them
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
June 2019
April 2019
February 2019
January 2019
December 2018
November 2018
August 2018
April 2018
March 2018
February 2018
January 2018
December 2017
- December 21, 2017: Treating chronic prostatitis
- December 21, 2017: Ask the doctor: What causes red wine headaches?
- December 20, 2017: Headache basics
- December 19, 2017: Exercise advice for people with arthritis
- December 7, 2017: Healthy eating for a healthy thyroid
- December 7, 2017: Mild hypothyroidism: Who should be treated?
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
September 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 17, 2016: 4 tips for coping with an enlarged prostate
- 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: 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: 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: Joint replacement — finding the right medical team
- October 26, 2015: 7 ways to get heartburn relief
- 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 29, 2015: Best source of vitamins? Your plate, not your medicine cabinet
- 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 stress busters to 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 11, 2015: 5 foods that fight high cholesterol
- 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: 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
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
August 2014
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
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 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
November 2013
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: 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 29, 2013: 11 stomach-soothing steps for heartburn
- 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 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