Día de los Muertos celebrates the life of the deceased while easing the grief of the living
Oct 31, 2023
On the Day of the Dead, music and altars filled with flowers, food and skeletons mark an ancient tradition that honors departed loved ones.
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First responders who keep us safe need to care for themselves, too
Oct 27, 2023
Even as first responders look out for the public's safety, they need to take care of their own physical and psychological health, experts say ahead of National First Responders Day.
For people aging alone, experts say plan ahead for long-term care
Oct 26, 2023
As the population ages, long-term care is a growing need. But for people who don't have spouses or adult children to care for them, finding support can be challenging.
Personal trainer and weightlifter faced his biggest challenge – open-heart surgery
Oct 5, 2023
While helping celebrities and everyday people in Beverly Hills, California, get stronger, Alfonso Moretti's heart was becoming weaker.
If you like being healthy, should you put a ring on it? What science says to singles
Sep 21, 2023
Research often has shown a link between marriage and good health, but experts say quality relationships may be the key.
Stressful, low-reward work may double heart disease risk for men
Sep 19, 2023
A study of white-collar workers in Canada finds that job strain and an imbalance between effort and reward may boost men's heart disease risk as much as obesity.
Stress and insomnia linked to irregular heart rhythm after menopause
Aug 30, 2023
Older women who struggle with stressful life events and poor sleep may be at higher risk for atrial fibrillation, new research suggests.
The real-life health effects of fantasy sports
Aug 29, 2023
Drafting actual players for pretend teams can offer healthy social interaction. But watch out for these potential problems.
Understanding the link between long COVID and mental health conditions
Aug 17, 2023
People who experience symptoms of COVID-19 that linger for months or even years may struggle with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety and PTSD.
Is venting good for your health?
Jul 28, 2023
Venting to someone with an empathetic ear may help relieve stress. But when done too often or to the wrong person, it can have negative consequences, experts say.