Salmonella is sneaky: Watch out
Two jobs may lower the odds of dying from Alzheimer's disease 鈥� but why?
Mastitis: What to do when your breasts are painfully inflamed
How 鈥� and why 鈥� to fit more fiber and fermented food into your meals
UTI in older women: Why postmenopausal women are susceptible to urinary tract infection, and what to do about it
Can a routine vaccine prevent dementia?
Some adults may need a measles booster shot. Who should get one and why?
Less butter, more plant oils, longer life?
Healthier planet, healthier people
Counting steps is good 鈥� is combining steps and heart rate better?
Staying Healthy
Achieving and maintaining good health means adopting healthy lifestyle habits, from consuming nutritious foods and getting regular physical activity to prioritizing sleep and reducing stress.
Dietary patterns that are most closely linked to a longer, healthier life tend to focus on unprocessed or minimally processed foods like fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and nuts as well as fish and healthy fats.
Physical activity can mean going for long walks, riding your bike, gardening, playing pickleball, or regularly participating in any activity you enjoy. Exercise lowers your risk for serious health problems, strengthens and tones your muscles, helps preserve independence, and boosts your mood.
Restorative sleep is similarly vital to your health and wellbeing, as is managing stress. Regular checkups, screening tests, and other preventive health measures are also important.
Over time, these efforts will pay dividends. You’ll be rewarded with more energy, improved mobility, less pain, a brighter outlook, and enhanced physical and mental health.
Related Articles
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Health benefits of coffee and a proposed warning label
Staying Healthy
Moderate amounts of coffee are the best
Men's Health
Plant protein may help you live longer
Heart Health
Broccoli and related veggies may boost blood vessel health
Heart Health
Stress-induced brain activity linked to chest pain from heart disease
Staying Healthy
Stuck at home?
Staying Healthy
Broccoli and brussels sprouts may promote heart health
Diseases & Conditions
What could cause low blood pressure?
Women's Health
Smokers may have higher risk of brain aneurysm
Staying Healthy
About face
Diseases & Conditions
The new-old way to treat gout
Diseases & Conditions
How does inflammation increase the risk for heart attacks?
Free Healthbeat Signup
Get the latest in health news delivered to your inbox!
Sign Up
