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Living Better, Living Longer

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Thoughts on COVID-19 during this year's flu season

October 9, 2020 · 14 min

With the COVID-19 pandemic still ongoing, and the annual flu season fast approaching, what can people expect when these two illnesses collide? Are we at greater risk for getting either virus? And could this encounter change how we approach…
Heat-related illness: A danger even as summer ends

September 28, 2020 · 28 min

Recent record temperatures in the U.S. suggest that heat-related illness isn't confined to the dog days of summer. Dr. Aaron Bernstein, the interim director of the Center for Climate Health and the Global Environment at the Harvard T.H…
Taking a Tour of the Male Genitourinary System

September 8, 2020 · 31 min

Right up there on the list of unpleasant medical topics best avoided includes problems that can befall the male genitourinary system. Despite its prosaic purpose, the machinery associated with eliminating waste and fostering procreation…
Are You Taking Too Many Medications?

August 17, 2020 · 14 min

Your daily dose of prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, or supplements can add up quickly. But as you take more pills, you increase your risk for potential problems. Harvard Health Letter Executive Editor Heidi…
Shortcuts to improve your concentration

August 3, 2020 · 18 min

Information overload, aging, underlying conditions—they can all cause your concentration to become fragmented. And if you're wondering how to focus enough to get through your work or chores, we have the answers. Harvard Health Letter…

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Back to School: It's Never Been More Complicated

July 30, 2020 · 25 min

Sending kids back to school in the fall is always a hopeful time in America. For most families, school is a vital part of the community. With the surge in coronavirus in many areas of the country, getting kids back in the classroom safely…
Walking for health: Doing it right means thinking it through

July 9, 2020 · 26 min

If you thought creating a good walking program was as easy as slipping on your sneakers, think again. Sure we've all been walking since toddlerhood, but taking advantage of walking's lifelong health benefits also means thinking about fall…
Coronavirus Update: We're facing the start of a second wave

June 11, 2020 · 22 min

Dr. Ashish K. Jha, head of the Harvard Global Health Institute, offers information on where we are where we're going with the COVID-19 outbreak. Some take-aways: Communications missteps by the WHO regarding asymptomatic transmission have…
Curious about Tai Chi? This basic Q&A will get you started

May 29, 2020 · 21 min

The slow, steady, coordinated movements associated with the ancient Chinese practice of Tai Chi provides a remarkable mind-body exercise for people of any age. Harvard's Dr. Peter Wayne has studied Tai Chi's myriad benefits, particularly…
Getting a good night's sleep: Make lifestyle changes a priority

May 20, 2020 · 37 min

Sooner or later, most of us have difficulty getting to sleep and staying asleep. If that sounds like you, rest assured there are ways of meeting the challenge if you make sleep a priority and make lifestyle adjustments that improve what…
Your doctor is worried you might have diabetes. For the newly diagnosed what comes next?

May 20, 2020 · 31 min

You're in for your annual physical and you hear the words "pre-diabetes" or "diabetes," based on an elevated A1C value in your blood test. This pivotal indicator has suddenly got your attention. But rest easy. Dr. David Nathan, faculty…
To stay sharp, challenge your brain. You can learn a new skill anywhere, anytime

May 13, 2020 · 19 min

We're all looking for ways to build cognitive fitness and resiliency. The pathway to achieving that goal can be found in laying down new memories through skill building. It turns out it's never been easier to learn new things from home, as…

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Expert physicians from Harvard Medical School offer their perspective on health and wellness for people with questions and concerns, from Harvard Health Publishing.