The next time you’re feeling down, instead of blaming it on the weather or a stressful day at work, you may want to look at what you’re putting in your gut. An unhealthy gut or one that is out of balance, can increase your risk for obesity and illnesses like diabetes, and can play a small role in depression and colon cancer. Learn more.
With the start of a new year, many of us resolve to make our health a priority. Bellevue Medical Center family practitioner Toby Free, MD, provides these tips to help you get your health on track.
A new study in the JAMA Network Open found that the health of those who don’t exercise is similar or worse to those with a major disease like hypertension, diabetes or even being a smoker. Learn more.
When the weather becomes cold and humidity levels drop, keeping your skin healthy and hydrated becomes more important than ever to help prevent dry, itchy skin. Here’s how to tell the difference whether you have a common case of dry, itchy skin or something more chronic and how to prevent flare-ups.
We live in a noisy world, both figuratively and literally. It may surprise you the noises you’re exposed to everyday might actually damage your hearing.
Crash diets - which promise rapid weight loss in a short amount of time - are often a quick fix for a long - term problem. Read how to tell if a diet is a fad to avoid, and learn tips to real, healthy weight-loss.