5 timeless habits for better health
What are the symptoms of prostate cancer?
Is your breakfast cereal healthy?
When pain signals an emergency: Symptoms you should never ignore
Does exercise give you energy?
Acupuncture for pain relief: How it works and what to expect
How to avoid jet lag: Tips for staying alert when you travel
Biofeedback therapy: How it works and how it can help relieve pain
Best vitamins and minerals for energy
Should you take probiotics with antibiotics?
Common Conditions
The human body is a remarkable structure. It's designed to withstand the wear and tear of everyday life and fend off a variety of threats.
But certain health issues, diseases, and conditions, whether back pain, hypertension, high cholesterol, arthritis, diabetes, digestive issues, hearing loss, or cataracts, become more common, particularly as we age.
Here, you’ll find detailed overviews of these and other common conditions.
Related Topics
Related Articles
Staying Healthy
Know the facts about fats
Diseases & Conditions
Moving away from knee osteoarthritis
Pain
Moving away from knee osteoarthritis
Staying Healthy
Safety of LED nail lamps
Harvard Health Blog
Are antidepressants also pain relievers?
Neera Nathan, MD, MSHS
Stress may be getting to your skin, but it’s not a one-way street
Harvard Women's Health Watch
Effective exercises for osteoporosis
Staying Healthy
The safe way to do yoga for back pain
Kelly Bilodeau
Sleep, stress, or hormones? Brain fog during perimenopause
Heart Health
The story on heart stents
Staying Healthy
Harvard researchers: Pill-free approaches help control heartburn
Mind & Mood
Take a mental break from pain
Free Healthbeat Signup
Get the latest in health news delivered to your inbox!
Sign Up