Women’s Health: Fifty and Forward
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What’s behind racial disparities in kidney disease?
Kidney disease requiring dialysis or transplant is far more common among African Americans than among white Americans, but genetics and biology play only a small role in this excess risk; the difference is linked to social and economic injustice rooted in systemic racism, and all the added burdens associated with it.
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Harvard Health Ad Watch: Can an arthritis drug help you become a morning person?
An ad for an arthritis medication seems to suggest that taking it will alleviate or even eliminate morning stiffness, allowing you to hop out of bed. Like most drug ads, this one has unspoken messages and glosses over questions about side effects and cost.
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Controlling Your Allergies
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Harvard Medical School Guide: COVID-19, Flu, and Colds
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3 easy ways to get active — right now
Thinking about exercising is great, but just jumping in is often the best way to blast past mental or emotional barriers. You don’t need a complex workout program; start small and focus on making activity a daily habit. Here are easy ways to add activity to your day.
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Eating foods that trigger inflammation may lead to cardiovascular disease
Eating a pro-inflammatory diet may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Sleeping too much or not enough may raise the risk of cognitive decline
People who sleep too much or too little at night may be at higher risk for cognitive decline.
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Women sit more after retirement
A recent study found that on average women were sedentary 20 minutes more each day after they retired than they were before—an unhealthy pattern that can lead to a higher risk for cardiovascular disease.
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Try this move for better core strength
Strengthening your core using plank exercises can help ease back pain. The plank position is essentially the high part of a push-up. People who can’t hold this position can try a modified version by bending their knees and resting them on the ground. Build strength by practicing holding a plank for as long as you can, and then progressively working to hold it for longer each time.
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