Vasculitis is characterized by inflammation of the blood vessels, including the arteries, veins, and capillaries. The resulting damage can narrow, weaken, or scar vessels that supply just one body part or many different organs.
When a daily walk starts to feel humdrum, adding short bursts of fast walking (intervals) may help. Using earbuds to listen to music, books, or podcasts may also encourage people to stick with this heart-healthy exercise. Wearing appropriate attire, including a brimmed hat, slim-legged pants or shorts, and waterproof shoes may also keep walking enjoyable.
Chronic pain typically fluctuates during the day and some research suggests that it worsens at night, potentially interfering with sleep. If pain keeps you awake at night, trying these strategies may help you sleep better.
Mohs surgery is a common treatment to remove basal cell skin cancers.
Cannabis is legal in a growing number of states for adult recreational or medical use, or both. As access expands, here’s what to know about safely purchasing and using cannabis products.
A major theme of the 2023 American Diabetes Association Standards of Medical Care guide is healthy weight loss. The new guidelines also encourage collaboration on meaningful lifestyle changes that help with sleep and health metric targets.
In some men who have prostate cancer surgery the cancer never returns, while in others it does. A new type of imaging technology indicates the presence of prostate tumors, and researchers wanted to know if this could be used to predict cancer recurrence after treatment.
Aim for a healthy mix.
The instinct to stay indoors during winter can start to feel confining after a while. Going for a winter hike is a great way to get out in nature and get exercise, but it’s quite different from warm-weather hiking, and requires preparation and precautions.