Exercise and physical activity Archive

Virtual cardiac rehabilitation offers heart-related education and supervised exercise classes that people can access at home using a computer, tablet, or smartphone. This growing trend may help make cardiac rehab more convenient and accessible.

Adjusting to bifocals, trifocals, or progressive lenses can be challenging. Unlike traditional glasses, these versions include two or more vision zones. Because people use different parts of the lens for different tasks, objects can seem slightly distorted when they move their eyes.

Osteoporosis, age-related disc degeneration, and poor posture can cause or worsen a curved upper spine (hyperkyphosis). Maintaining bone health and strengthening the muscles responsible for good posture can help to slow the development of a curved spine.

Regular blood donations can sometimes lead to low iron levels and anemia. Learn why it happens, who's at risk, and when to pause giving blood.

Last year's spring allergies were miserable. Learn when to begin antihistamines and nasal sprays so symptoms are blunted before pollen peaks.

It's easy to blame running when a person who runs regularly develops arthritis. But that blame may be misguided. Here's a look at the latest research on the topic.

Discover how much job-related activity contributes to calorie burn, and how small changes in routine can jump-start weight loss.

An anemia diagnosis can cause concern. Doctors can trace possible causes through clues that provide information about iron levels, hidden blood loss, nutrition, and bone marrow.

Television portrayals of hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) aren't always accurate, according to a 2026 analysis. Inaccurate depictions involved the age of CPR recipients, how CPR was done and the location of where it was performed.

Although rare, emojis are now beginning to appear in electronic medical records sent to patients. People who are unsure about the meaning of any such messages should ask for clarification.