Preventive care Archive

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.

It's possible to overeat and not even realize it until you've finished a meal and doing so does not mean you have an eating problem or disorder. Mindfulness exercises can help you slow down and enjoy eating, making it easier to avoid overeating.

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.

A white area on the tongue can stem from dryness, irritation, infection, or an immune condition. If the patch is persistent, your doctor should take a closer look.

A brown, furry-looking tongue and odd taste sensations can reflect changes in saliva, bacteria, and hygiene. This condition often improves with simple care.

If you have high triglycerides, fruit sugar is only part of the story. Carbs, alcohol, weight, exercise, and healthy fats all influence this number.

From dry mouth and tongue bacteria to diet, reflux, and gum disease, many culprits can sour your breath. Simple daily habits may help restore freshness.

A persistent salty taste in your mouth may stem from saliva changes, medications, dehydration, sinus issues, or reflux. It warrants a closer look.

Meal timing matters less than calorie balance and food quality. For some conditions, though, smaller, more frequent portions may offer advantages.

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.