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Quiz: Test your knowledge of prostate health
How much do you know about prostate health? Take this quiz to learn how common prostate conditions, including prostatitis and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), can affect urinary, sexual, and overall health—and what to know about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Four ways to eat more sardines
Sardines are an affordable, heart-healthy choice in the Mediterranean diet and are generally lower in sodium than salt-cured anchovies. Try them on toast, in salads or sandwiches, or tossed with pasta.
For better gains, give your muscles time off
Strength training creates tiny muscle tears that help muscles grow stronger as they heal. Allow at least 48 hours before working the same muscles again. You can do aerobic exercise in between, or alternate upper- and lower-body strength sessions on consecutive days.
For more satisfying snacks, combine healthy fats and protein
A healthy snack can help keep hunger in check between meals. For more staying power, pair protein and healthy fats, such as Greek yogurt and nuts, veggies with hummus, or apple slices with almond butter.
Ask the Doc: How can I improve lung health?
Harvard Medical School Dean Dr. David Roberts shares practical steps, including exercising regularly, avoiding smoking and pollution, maintaining a healthy weight, staying up to date on checkups and vaccines, and discussing lung cancer screening with your healthcare provider if you’re at high risk.
Quiz: How much do you know about hip and knee pain?
How much do you know about keeping your hips and knees healthy? Take this 10-question quiz to test your knowledge of common causes of pain, risk factors, warning signs, and treatments — and learn practical ways to protect your joints and stay active.
Ask the Doc: How can I stop snoring?
Snoring is common, but factors like alcohol, medications, weight, smoking, and sleep position can all make it worse. In this Ask the Doc video, Harvard Medical School Dean Dr. David Roberts shares tips that can help reduce snoring and improve your breathing at night.
Video: Moving through the stages of sleep
Sleep comes in two different forms: REM (dreaming) and non‑REM (quiet) sleep. In quiet sleep, your brain shifts from chaotic awake activity into calm, rhythmic waves as if a switch has been flipped. In a healthy night, you glide through three deepening stages of non‑REM (N1, N2, N3 slow‑wave sleep) before diving into vivid REM dreams.
Video: Recharge your mind with mindfulness
Practicing mindfulness is a healthier, more sustainable source of energy and focus than relying on caffeine or sugar. This video shows you how to practice mindfulness by paying attention to breathing, physical sensations, and everyday activities in the present moment without judgment.