Omega-3 fatty acids: While much of the research is preliminary, there’s some evidence that eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty ...

“VO2 max is the best measure of cardiorespiratory fitness,” says Andrew Getzin, MD, head team physician of USA Triathlon and sports medicine physician at Cayuga Health in Ithaca, New York. “To have a ...

When Florene Shuber was around 82 years old, she noticed that sometimes she’d trip and fall. “One thing that old people don’t realize when they fall, is they don’t know they’re falling until they’re ...

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Hormones are hugely influential in determining how you feel and function. These chemical messengers regulate metabolism, mood, reproduction, and energy.

The new year is a time when many try to start new good habits and commit to improving health and wellness. But resolutions, lofty as they may be, can turn daunting quickly with all the advice and ...

Heat from hot showers or saunas improves blood flow much like light exercise. Taking care of your gums reduces inflammation that can travel through the bloodstream, and being cautious with supplements ...

Most of us are familiar with goals like “walking 10,000 steps a day,” or “strength training three times a week,” but these big, arbitrary numbers can feel overwhelming. Between work demands, family ...

While most of us only think of our digestive system as helping to process the foods we eat or being behind the occasional stomach ache, a healthy gut can also impact everything from stronger immunity ...