Body

Yoga vs. Pilates: which one does more for your body, per clinical research

The two mind-body workouts share a studio and a reputation, but the clinical trials line up very differently depending on what you actually want from them.

8 silent warning signs of high blood pressure most people never notice

It's called the silent killer, but at dangerous levels the body often sends signals you can learn to recognize.

7 signs your body may be chronically dehydrated, and most people overlook them

That afternoon headache and 3 p.m. slump may not be what you think, and the fix is simpler than most people expect.

8 warning signs of a blood clot most people mistake for a sore muscle

An aching calf after a long drive feels like a pulled muscle, but it sometimes signals something far more serious.

Cervical cancer is almost fully preventable, yet two in three women have never been screened

A simple test can spot warning signs years before cancer appears, so why do so many women never get one?

Yoga vs. Pilates: which one does more for your body, per clinical research

The two mind-body workouts share a studio and a reputation, but the clinical trials line up very differently depending on what you actually want from them.

8 silent warning signs of high blood pressure most people never notice

It's called the silent killer, but at dangerous levels the body often sends signals you can learn to recognize.

7 signs your body may be chronically dehydrated, and most people overlook them

That afternoon headache and 3 p.m. slump may not be what you think, and the fix is simpler than most people expect.

8 warning signs of a blood clot most people mistake for a sore muscle

An aching calf after a long drive feels like a pulled muscle, but it sometimes signals something far more serious.

How to manage your weight in your 50s

Small changes in your daily habits can make a big difference in how your body handles weight after 50.

Study points to new ways of understanding Alzheimer’s disease

A quiet shift in Alzheimer’s research is raising a bigger question: what if we’ve been targeting the wrong problem all along?

This happens in the body if you eat avocado every day for two weeks

Eating avocado daily for two weeks can have several measurable effects on the body.A Harvard-trained gastroenterologist explains to The Economic Times how the heart,...

New research points to lower ideal blood pressure

A major new study suggests pushing blood pressure lower than current norms could prevent more heart attacks and strokes—at a cost.

New study: Roommates can influence gut bacteria

Your daily relationships can affect your gut microbiome.

Doctors warn over unexplained leg pain in the morning

A simple pain in your leg when you wake up could be an early warning sign doctors say you shouldn’t ignore.