Discrimination at work is linked to high blood pressure
Chronic stress from ongoing unfair treatment may be to blame. Experiencing discrimination in the workplace — where many adults spend one-third of their time, on average — may be harmful
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Harvard Health Ad Watch: An IV treatment for thyroid eye disease
There’s more to know than is shared in the ad. Perhaps you’ve seen this ad about a drug for thyroid eye disease. If so, you may be wondering what thyroid eye disease
Health warnings on exercise equipment: Should you worry?
Gym equipment warnings may make you think twice about exercising, but is it safe to ignore them? There are warnings just about everywhere you look: The coffee you’re about to
Wildfires: How to cope when smoke affects air quality and health
Smoke from regional wildfires endangers health even for those not directly in the path of fire. As wildfires become more frequent due to climate change and drier conditions, more of
What is somatic therapy?
Somatic therapy explores how the body expresses deeply painful experiences, applying mind-body healing to aid with trauma recovery. Trauma can register within our bodies on a cellular level. What that
Stomachs growl, noses run, and yawning is contagious: Ever wonder why?
Noisy stomachs, runny noses, and deep yawns are everyday mysteries of the human body — many not quite solved. There are certain things our bodies do so often and so
Can a multivitamin improve your memory?
A study shows that taking a multivitamin daily can improve memory in older adults — but the effects are small. We’re bombarded with advertisements that tout all sorts of health
Plyometrics: Three explosive exercises even beginners can try
Plyometrics are dynamic exercises that help build strength, power, balance, and agility, although starting slow and simple is best. As a kid, I spent many Saturdays romping around my Florida
Prostate cancer: An emerging surgical alternative shows promise in older men
Like a lumpectomy for breast cancer, this treatment, which is called focal therapy, spares healthy tissues. Think of prostate cancer surgery and what likely comes to mind is a radical
Validation: Defusing intense emotions
Learning to listen to and validate others can help you navigate difficult conversations. Brittany Jordan-Arthur was at loggerheads with her 7-year-old daughter one recent morning. The little girl simply did