Health

Make gardening easier on your back by following these tips

Is there really such a thing as bad posture?

Reduce the risk of kitchen injuries by making a few practical changes

Keep tabs on your health and instantly share the results with your doc—no appointment required.

Here’s how to protect your lungs from a serious infection

This simple quiz can help you figure out which is right for you

Listen up! Losing your hearing isn’t fun. Here’s what to do about it

Around one-third of the U.S. population will develop varicose veins at some point in life, but what exactly are they—and do they pose a health risk?

Here's what you need to avoid

Simple precautions and a bit of skepticism can help protect you and your information

In the days after former First Lady Barbara Bush announced she was no longer going to seek additional medical treatments, public interest in “comfort care” rose dramatically. Internet searches for the phrase more than doubled in the days before and after Mrs. Bush’s death.

During this open-enrollment period, here’s how to make sure the plan you choose is the best fit for your life right now

Research proves it: Dropping pounds can mean fewer leaks. Here’s why and what to try.

Inflammation is your body’s call to action. Here’s how to respond

The same drugs that keep your blood from clotting can also make you bleed too much. Here’s how to stay protected.

Changing hormones can trigger incontinence in some women. Here’s what you need to know

Here’s what you should know and what to expect

Expert tips from a dietitian to help you drink wisely

Managing diabetes can hurt, but it doesn’t need to with these tips

Experts reveal the hidden risks to your overall health

Don’t be fooled—or worse, made sick or injured—by these falsities

These seven simple ergonomic fixes can ensure a more comfortable (and safe) trip

The eyes are the window to the … heart? Yep. In fact, your eyes can say a lot about your whole cardiovascular system.

Here are five potential complications, and precautions to take

Go beyond the standard doctor’s office form with these revealing insights about your health