health-letter
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?
Moisturizers work by trapping and holding water in the skin, in combination with some oily substance that binds the moisture to the skin. While ingredients vary, almost any moisturizer will help with dry skin.