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Any activity is better for your heart health than sitting – even sleeping
Researchers say sitting for prolonged periods is detrimental to heart health. Researchers report that any activity is more beneficial to heart health than sitting, including sleeping.Experts say daily activity can help with blood pressure, glucose…
How Infections Spread
Germs are a part of everyday life and are found in our air, soil, water, and in and on our bodies. Some germs are helpful, others are harmful. Many germs live in and on our…
Breast Cancer Awareness
Wondering when to start or how often to get screening mammograms? Ask your doctor when you should get a mammogram. Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. Mammograms…
What You Can Do to Protect Youth From the Harms of Vaping
Parents and educators—including teachers, administrators, and coaches—can play an important role in protecting youth from e-cigarettes, also known as vapes. As students go back to school, it’s the perfect time to educate them about the…
What is the difference between a cold and flu?
Influenza (flu) and the common cold are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. Flu is caused by influenza viruses only, whereas the common cold can be caused by a number…
All signs point to a rise in Covid
Covid hospitalizations, deaths and wastewater data — among other indicators — are all increasing as the U.S. heads into fall. Signs in the U.S. continue to point to a rise in Covid activity as fall approaches. Hospitalizations…
What to know about eczema
Eczema is a condition in which patches of skin become inflamed, itchy, cracked, and rough. Some types can also cause blisters. Home remedies and medical treatment can help manage and prevent flares. Different types and…
Healthy Lifestyles
A healthy lifestyle can help you thrive as you move through your life's journey. Making healthy choices isn't always easy – it can be hard to find the time and energy to exercise regularly or…
Mediterranean Lifestyle Can Help Lower Your Risk of Cancer, Early Death
Eating foods associated with the Mediterranean diet has been associated with lower cancer risks. New research shows that individuals adhering to a “Mediterranean lifestyle” have 29% lower risk of all-cause mortality and 28% lower risk…
High blood sugar may raise heart disease risk even if you don’t have diabetes
People with elevated blood sugar levels may have a 30–50% higher risk of developing heart disease, even if their blood sugar levels are below the diabetes threshold. CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images Researchers found that…
