Health & Fitness

Doctors share what you shouldn't be doing if you want to live a long and healthy life.

Photo - iStock Summer brings bright sunshine, longer days, and rising temperatures, often accompanied by heatwaves and excessive sweating. The intense heat can take a toll on the body, leading to dehydration, fatigue, and digestive discomfort.

Ohio, Maryland and Alabama among states to report new cases, with 378 confirmed in first few months of 2025.

Even people who have a family care clinic say they face long waits to get an appointment, while thousands more compete for slots at walk-in clinics.

Taking supplements is often touted as a way to boost the immune system, but Jeffrey Bland says that’s not possible. Here’s what you can do for your immunity.

Your skin is your largest organ—and unlike your heart or lungs or kidneys, you can actually see it. That makes it a useful window into what’s going on inside your body. “It’s an immediate indicator of potential internal health concerns,” says Dr.

A strong core is essential for any fitness pursuit. If you want to run a faster 5K, deadlift hundreds of pounds, or finally achieve a headstand in yoga class, your abs need to be trained and conditioned for the job.

Acetaminophen. Acupuncture. Massage. Muscle relaxants. Cannabinoids. Opioids. The list of available treatments for low back pain goes on and on.

Rejection is an inevitable part of the human experience, but despite suffering major and minor rebuffs throughout our lives, every time it happens still feels painful.

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