Healthy adults should have their cholesterol levels checked regularly with a blood test called a lipid profile. Knowing these numbers can help you understand your risk of heart disease and stroke, ...

It's time to get that new hip joint moving. A physical therapist will teach you exercises to strengthen the muscles around it. You will probably sit up on the edge of the bed, stand, and start walking ...

What Is a Coronary Calcium Scan? You’ve probably heard how good calcium is for your bones. But did you know calcium might be a big clue to your heart health, too? Your doctor can use what’s called a ...

Celtic salt is sea salt. It’s also called “sel gris” or “gray salt” because of its gray color, which comes from the extra minerals: magnesium, calcium, potassium, zinc, and iron. A grain of Celtic ...

Grounding, also known as earthing, is when you stand on the earth or have contact with a product that’s grounded into the earth. This is thought to connect your body to the natural electric charge of ...

What Does the Research Say About Cannabis? Also known as marijuana, there’s growing interest in the health benefits of cannabis, specifically cannabis compounds. Two cannabinoids that get a lot of ...

Viral pneumonia is a viral infection in your lungs. The most common cause is the flu. But the common cold and other viruses can also cause pneumonia. These germs usually stick to the upper part of ...

When you eat a healthy meal, you expect your body to reap the benefits of the vitamins and minerals. But a condition called malabsorption syndrome means your body isn’t able to take in many of the ...

Even a simple plant in the room, or pictures of nature, can make you feel less anxious, angry, and stressed. But it’s better if you get out of that room and go out. Exercise is good for anxiety too.

Your child’s nausea has turned to vomiting, and you want to help them fast. Luckily, bouts of vomiting in kids aren’t usually harmful, and they pass quickly. Common causes are stomach viruses and ...

When you get less than six hours of shut-eye a night, you may have more body fat. About eight hours is the sweet spot for maintaining a healthy weight. Lack of sleep can cause your body to make too ...

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