Category: health-letter

The editor in chief of the Harvard Health Letter introduces this year’s edition of a special issue comprised entirely of “By the way, doctor” letters from readers.

I wash my face very little because I have heard soaps, no matter how mild, dry out the skin. What do you think – what should I wash my face with?

The editor in chief of the Harvard Health Letter introduces this year’s edition of a special issue comprised entirely of “By the way, doctor” letters from readers.

A nap in the afternoon can help a person regain mental focus and retain information better, and may help people who work night shifts remain alert.

It is not always easy to tell whether an oncoming illness is a cold or the flu, but the symptoms do differ, and this chart can help.

The editor in chief of the Harvard Health Letter introduces a special section in this month’s issue focusing on feet.

I have been told by a podiatrist that because of hammertoes, the fat pads on the ball of my foot have dissipated, causing pain when I walk or stand for long periods. I like to walk for exercise so this is a real bother.

I read about the study suggesting that tight control of diabetes led to more deaths. My hemoglobin A1c level has been right around 7 to 7.5 for years. Should I back off? Or keep pushing for even lower glucose levels?

Research suggests that a diet low in carbohydrates could lead to lower levels of serotonin in the body, which in turn may cause an increase in bad moods.

I am 92 and have poor blood circulation and an irregular heartbeat. Is it okay for me to take 500 milligrams of L-arginine a day?