The amount of visceral fat you carry around your waist can raise several heart disease risk factors, such as higher blood pressure, blood sugar, and total cholesterol levels. The best indication you have it is if your waist exceeds 40 inches.
Wearing an Apple Watch capable of recording an electrocardiogram may increase the detection of atrial fibrillation in older adults at increased risk for stroke, according to a 2026 study.
Periodontal (gum) disease is linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, possibly because gum disease can allow bacteria to enter the bloodstream, causing inflammation that damages blood vessels.
In late 2025, the FDA approved a nasal spray to treat a sporadic, rapid heart rhythm called paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT). The self-administered spray, called etripamil (Cardamyst), may help people avoid emergency room treatment for PSVT.
People who engage in a variety of different types of physical activity may be more likely to live longer than people with little variety in their exercise habits who spend the same amount of time exercising.
Although rare, emojis are now beginning to appear in electronic medical records sent to patients. People who are unsure about the meaning of any such messages should ask for clarification.
Television portrayals of hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) aren’t always accurate, according to a 2026 analysis. Inaccurate depictions involved the age of CPR recipients, how CPR was done and the location of where it was performed.
Athlete’s foot thrives in warm, moist places like pools and locker rooms, so keep your feet clean and dry, wear moisture-wicking socks and shower shoes in public areas, and let your footwear air out between uses to help prevent infection.
Dry skin isn’t just a winter problem. Sun exposure, aging, and seasonal extremes can leave skin thinner, less oily, and prone to scaling and itching year-round.
It’s never too late to protect your skin: choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 and water resistance to guard against UV damage, premature aging, and skin cancer risk.