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Exercise Helps Your Heart. How Much Do You Really Need?

Anyone paying attention to heart-healthy advice knows about the importance of exercise. But how much do you really need to lower your risk for heart troubles?

I Have a Terrible Headache. Is It a Brain Tumor?

It’s not uncommon to fear the worst when you have a symptom that pops up out of the blue, like a really bad headache. But here’s the good news: If you are well enough to be surfing the Internet for brain tumor symptoms, the chance you have one is miniscule. In fact, the likelihood of developing a brain tumor is less than 1 percent in a lifetime.

‘All Foods Fit.’ Dietitians Give Their Top Tips for Better Nutrition

What Causes Incontinence in Women?

Maybe you wet your yourself when you cough or lose total control the second you approach the shower. Whatever form your incontinence takes, it’s best to understand the cause. Once you know what makes your bladder control weak, you’ll begin the path to improvement.

A Fungus Among Us: Why You Should Take Care of Your Toenails

In Florida, it’s hot. It’s humid. (No kidding!) Our season for bare feet and sandals lasts more or less all year. But that also means it’s always the season for toenail fungus.

Dangerous Trend: TikTok Influencers Giving Inaccurate Birth Control Advice

Teenagers spend nearly five hours on TikTok, Instagram and other social media each day, but they’re not just watching animal stunts, dreamy celebrities and dorm-room decor hacks. They’re also learning about birth control — from influencers who have no medical training.

How Your Resting Heart Rate Offers a Health Snapshot

There’s an easy way to catch a glimpse of your overall health. Just see how your heart is behaving when you aren’t asking it to do anything.

Recognizing Sepsis: A Lifesaving Guide

Sepsis is an urgent medical condition that is extremely dangerous and warrants an immediate trip to the emergency room. That’s why it’s important to recognize the symptoms and understand if you are at risk.

When Women Should Get Genetic Testing

Costochondritis: Chest Pain That Feels Like a Heart Attack

Although it is exceedingly rare for teens to have heart attacks, it is not uncommon for them to have chest pain. That can be really scary for you and your child. But when the cause of the sharp pain is costochondritis, you can rest easy knowing that your child does not have a dangerous condition.