The Hidden Toll of Chronic Stress
While stressful situations are a regular part of most people’s lives, chronic or long-term stress can have serious consequences for both physical and mental...
Maintenance of Muscle Strength is Associated with Longer Life for Women
Staying strong as you age is important for maintaining independence and overall health. A study published in February of 2026 in the journal JAMA...
Functional Fitness for Everyday Life
As we age, our bodies undergo changes that can negatively affect strength, flexibility, mobility, and power. Muscle loss, minor injuries that don’t fully go...
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- Health Facts Every Woman Should Know
- NewsBites: Activity and osteoarthritis; RSV vaccine effectiveness
- Doing “Gluten-Free” Right
- Special Report: Choosing the Right Healthcare Provider
- Healthy Microwave Cooking
- Featured Recipe: Microwave Apple Crisp
- Ask Tufts Experts: Nitrates in meats vs. vegetables
- Myth of the Month: Prediabetes always progresses to diabetes
Arterial Plaque Impacts Women Differently from Men
Plaque buildup in the arteries that supply the heart is a major risk factor for heart attack. Evaluation of data from the PROMISE Trial...
RSV Vaccines Work to Prevent Hospitalization
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes infections of the lungs and respiratory tract. In healthy children and adults, RSV typically causes cold-like symptoms, but this...
Doing “Gluten-Free” Right
Products marked “gluten free” are all over markets these days. This is a boon to people with celiac disease and other health problems that...
Choosing the Right Healthcare Provider
Knowing when—and where—to seek medical care is one of the most important skills for protecting your long-term health. From routine preventive visits to managing...
Healthy Microwave Cooking
Microwave ovens are a standard in most kitchens, yet most of us don’t utilize their full range of capabilities. This versatile appliance is an...
Aerobic Activity is Best for Knee Osteoarthritis
X-ray the knees of people over 45 and nearly 30 percent will have signs of osteoarthritis. Half of these people will already have pain....