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
Nutrition
How — and why — to fit more fiber and fermented food into your meals
Staying Healthy
Is blood sugar monitoring without diabetes worthwhile?
Staying Healthy
The importance of stretching
Diseases & Conditions
Remedies for hand cramps
Diseases & Conditions
Glycemic index for 60+ foods
Heart Health
Are eggs risky for heart health?
Heart Health
Should I worry about my fast pulse?
Staying Healthy
Treating female pattern hair loss
Diseases & Conditions
Is metformin a wonder drug?
Pain
How to get rid of muscle cramps in your legs
Pain
Think that hip pain is bursitis? Think again
Harvard Health Letter
Proton-pump inhibitors: What you need to know
Free Healthbeat Signup
Get the latest in health news delivered to your inbox!
Sign Up