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Remember when “hacking” meant breaking into a computer system? Today, people are trying to “hack” something even more complex: the human body. From cold...

If someone asked which muscles are most important for balance and preventing injuries, you might say your core muscles. Maybe your glutes or your quads...

A broken bone can happen at any age but fractures in older adults can affect more than an injured bone. These breaks may take longer to heal, make it harder...

Staying healthy as you get older is about more than treating health problems when they come up. It also means keeping up with preventive care, watching...

Losing weight as you get older can have powerful health benefits. If you’re overweight or obese, losing just 5% to 10% of your body weight can improve...

When you are sick or injured, it can be hard to think clearly. You may not know whether to call your doctor, schedule a video visit, go to urgent care...

Health care can feel confusing, especially when you are dealing with a new diagnosis, ongoing symptoms or a condition that affects more than one part of...

Annual checkups are an important part of staying healthy, even when you feel well. A yearly visit with your primary care provider can help you stay up...

If you or a loved one has Parkinson’s disease, you know how it can make it tough to function. The disease can cause tremors, stiffness and balance issues...

You probably know medications should be stored properly. But extreme heat, freezing temperatures and power outages can create problems you might not expect.  Some...