Coronavirus
Is it flu or covid-19? Doctors say watch out for these symptoms
Being able to tell the difference is essential for treatment.
September 5, 2020
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Symptoms
A teenager’s apparent clumsiness foreshadows a shocking diagnosis
When her daughter received the diagnosis, Judy Kalnas immediately recalled statements her own mother had made decades earlier.
September 5, 2020
Dementia
Tom Seaver, like Robin Williams, had Lewy body dementia. What causes this strange illness?
And why is it so difficult to diagnose?
September 4, 2020
Symptoms
She fell more than 30 times. It took doctors three years to figure out why.
A bevy of specialists tried to help but seemed stymied by her symptoms — and their narrow focus.
September 4, 2020
Healthy Living
These are the 5 most addictive substances on Earth
Here's what they do to your brain.
September 3, 2020
Coronavirus
What it’s like to be a flight attendant during the pandemic
At first they were told covid-19 wasn't a big deal, and they weren't allowed to wear a mask or gloves in-flight. That's all changed.
September 2, 2020
Here’s what happens to your body when you stop showering every day
How often should you bathe? The experts weigh in.
September 1, 2020
Dementia
Could forgetting someone’s name mean you’re getting dementia?
How to tell the difference between normal memory loss and dementia.
September 1, 2020
Coronavirus
Sisters who lived through Spanish flu pandemic in 1918 survive coronavirus infections
The sisters' strength has followed them through the decades.
September 1, 2020
Aging
The year when 60 suddenly became ‘old’
At 62, I believe I speak for many other late-stage boomers when I say: Wait, what?
August 31, 2020
Healthy Living
Are you always tired? You may be suffering from this condition
Do you struggle out of bed cursing your alarm clock each morning, but find yourself wide awake at 1am?
August 31, 2020
Fitness
This low-intensity exercise helps prevent Alzheimer’s, according to study
New findings prescribe a way to enhance brain function and cognition.
August 28, 2020
Coronavirus
How your wearable fitness tracker can deliver early warning of COVID-19 infection
Delays in receiving test results make detecting possible COVID-19 infections all the more important.
August 28, 2020
Dementia
6 things you can do to reduce your dementia risk
We can’t change our age or genetic profile, but there are several lifestyle changes we can make.
August 27, 2020
Coronavirus
Another COVID mystery: Doctors are diagnosing a new stage of COVID-19 recovery
A growing number of doctors are worried some patients aren’t being given the time they need to wake up.
August 27, 2020
Dental Care
Do you need dental insurance? Ask yourself these 8 questions
If you don’t have dental insurance coverage through an employer, here's what you need to consider.
August 26, 2020
Healthy Living
5 hidden health risks related to hearing loss
Hearing loss is linked with some serious health problems.
August 26, 2020
Coronavirus
A man was reinfected with coronavirus after recovery — what does this mean for immunity?
A virologist answers five key questions about the news.
August 25, 2020
Coronavirus
You’ve checked your temperature. Now, what’s your risk tolerance?
Most Americans alive today have never before had to make this kind of self-assessment.
August 25, 2020
Healthy Living
16 possible causes of your lower back pain
Though the majority of low back pain is due to injury, there could be a separate medical issue at play.
August 25, 2020