When should you get your flu shot, and is it ever too early? Infectious disease expert Dr. Todd Ellerin explains the best timing, plus a new at-home option: FluMist, a simple needle-free nasal spray for ages 2–49.
Ovarian cancer is hard to detect—know your risk factors and don’t ignore symptoms.
Protein powerhouse: Greek yogurt fuels you with gut-friendly probiotics and 18g protein.
Know your risk: 54 million Americans have osteoporosis or low bone density.
Influencers, news headlines, and well-meaning friends and family offer conflicting advice on wellness. Quick fixes and fads may do little for our health, and some even prove harmful. Try to work these five simple habits that can boost health and wellness into your everyday life.
Think you know the facts about bone health? From peak bone mass to supplements and screenings, test your knowledge with our 10-question osteoporosis quiz—and learn how to keep your bones strong for life.
Think you know the facts about bone health? From peak bone mass to supplements and screenings, test your knowledge with our 10-question osteoporosis quiz—and learn how to keep your bones strong for life.
Many devices that measure blood pressure without an inflatable arm cuff are in development, including a wristband recently cleared by the FDA for over-the-counter sale. It relies on a light-based sensor to detect changes in the amount of blood flowing through the vessels of the inner wrist, a technique known as photoplethysmography. But the devices have to be periodically calibrated, and as yet, there are no standards to validate the accuracy of cuffless devices.
Approximately 50% of people who begin an exercise program quit within the first six months, according to some estimates. Declining motivation is usually the main reason, but there are ways that people can approach their fitness to help them stay focused and committed. These include recognizing the value of staying healthy, enlisting a workout buddy, adopting specific exercises to reach individual goals, matching workouts to their personality, and finding inspirational figures.
Flashes and floaters are eye problems that become common with age. Over time, they may become less noticeable, but people should seek medical care if symptoms worsen, as this could be a sign of a retinal detachment.