Thoughts on COVID-19 during this year's flu season
With the COVID-19 pandemic still ongoing, and the annual flu season fast approaching, what can people expect when these two illnesses collide? Are we ...
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Expert physicians from Harvard Medical School offer their perspective on health and wellness for people with questions and concerns, from Harvard Health Publishing.
Heat-related illness: A danger even as summer ends
Recent record temperatures in the U.S. suggest that heat-related illness isn’t confined to the dog days of summer. Dr. Aaron Bernstein, the interim di...
Taking a Tour of the Male Genitourinary System
Right up there on the list of unpleasant medical topics best avoided includes problems that can befall the male genitourinary system. Despite its pros...
Are You Taking Too Many Medications?
Your daily dose of prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, or supplements can add up quickly. But as you take more pills, you incr...
Shortcuts to improve your concentration
Information overload, aging, underlying conditions—they can all cause your concentration to become fragmented. And if you’re wondering how to focus en...
Back to School: It’s Never Been More Complicated
Sending kids back to school in the fall is always a hopeful time in America. For most families, school is a vital part of the community. With the surg...
Walking for health: Doing it right means thinking it through
If you thought creating a good walking program was as easy as slipping on your sneakers, think again. Sure we’ve all been walking since toddlerhood, b...
Coronavirus Update: We’re facing the start of a second wave
Dr. Ashish K. Jha, head of the Harvard Global Health Institute, offers information on where we are where we’re going with the COVID-19 outbreak. Some ...
Curious about Tai Chi? This basic Q&A will get you started
The slow, steady, coordinated movements associated with the ancient Chinese practice of Tai Chi provides a remarkable mind-body exercise for people of...
Getting a good night’s sleep: Make lifestyle changes a priority
Sooner or later, most of us have difficulty getting to sleep and staying asleep. If that sounds like you, rest assured there are ways of meeting the c...