Why does the flu cause body aches?
Q. I recently had the flu and was struck by how achy I felt. Why does the flu act that way? A. It's all about the inflammation that influenza triggers in...
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Harvard Health: What should I ask at my annual physical?
Q. I put off annual physicals during the pandemic and finally have a wellness visit scheduled. What should I make sure to ask my doctor? A. You're certainly not alone in...
How do I solve my sinus problems?
Sinuses are a grouping of interconnected air pockets within the bones of your skull, but experts aren't really sure what their true purpose is. Some speculate they are there to...
Is your daily nap doing more harm than good?
In the United States, as many as a third of adults regularly partake in a midday catnap, according to the National Sleep Foundation. If you are in good health, these...
How should older adults prepare for coming out of a COVID-19 world?
As more Americans get the COVID-19 vaccine and more social restrictions are lifted, Americans can see the pandemic's end in sight. But are we ready to live in a post-COVID...
Could what we eat improve our sleep?
We think of eating a nutritious diet and exercising as healthy behaviors, but sleep is one of the pillars of a healthy lifestyle. Why is this? Sleep sets the stage...
Olive oil or coconut oil: Which is worthy of kitchen-staple status?
Coconut oil has developed a cultlike following in recent years, with proponents touting benefits ranging from body fat reduction to heart disease prevention. Sadly for devotees, the evidence to support...
A midday snooze can be helpful, but the need for one might signal something deeper
In many cultures, napping in the afternoon is a part of daily life. In the United States, as many as a third of adults regularly partake in a midday catnap,...
Are you old enough to give up your screening mammogram?
Most women don't look forward to their routine mammogram, which can be uncomfortable and stressful. You may wonder: Is there an age when can you dispense with this regular chore?...
How to break up with your favorite foods
They say that breaking up is hard to do, and that takes on new meaning when you've had a love affair with certain foods. But sometimes our bodies can no...