What cold weather does to the body and how to protect yourself this winter
Jan 3, 2025
Cold weather can increase the risk of heart attacks and stroke deaths, and it places the very old and very young at risk for a range of problems.
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8 ways couples can make resolutions that boost health and relationships
Dec 30, 2024
Couples have a big influence on one another's health. Here's how to make healthy New Year's resolutions together.
Oh, there's no gift like health for the holidays
Dec 2, 2024
Help your loved ones live well with gift ideas that will encourage them to eat, sleep and stay active in healthy ways.
3 days after running a marathon, her aorta tore
Oct 30, 2024
Amber Williams collapsed at work with excruciating chest pain. She had an aortic dissection, which has led to two surgeries with another scheduled.
He recognized the signs of his own stroke – and got treated within 30 minutes
Oct 21, 2024
Doctors told Jim Johnson that without his quick action, the prognosis likely would have been much worse.
Keeping marching band in step with good mental health
Oct 2, 2024
Marching band, color guard and dance at any level can put a lot of pressure on participants. Here's what researchers know about making sure everyone is in tune with their mental health.
'Weekend warriors' may gain same health benefits as people who spread out exercise
Sep 26, 2024
Getting the recommended amount of physical activity in one or two days a week may be equally effective at lowering disease risk as exercising throughout the week, new research finds.
A transplanted heart powered this college swimmer to a school record
Sep 19, 2024
Just before his sophomore year of college, Ben Pastva learned his heart was failing. Soon after, he got a new one.
The path to better heart health may start with higher levels of well-being
Sep 18, 2024
People with higher levels of well-being are less likely to have cardiovascular issues, and lifestyle could be why, researchers say.
This longtime firefighter could barely walk. Now, he's running a 5K a day.
Sep 12, 2024
Paul Dunwell struggled to walk a mile while experiencing severe symptoms from atrial fibrillation. But he was determined to get back on his feet.