Body

How well should you hear at your age? The benchmarks most people don’t know

Federal hearing data shows where the line between normal and impaired sits at every stage of adult life.

What your blood oxygen reading reveals about your health – and when to worry

The number on your fingertip clip is simpler to read than it is to interpret.

Are you slouching at your desk? Here is what you should do

Prolonged sedentary work without sufficient movement poses a well-known health risk in daily life.

What that ringing in your ears may be quietly telling you about your hearing

Persistent ringing can show up before an audiogram catches the earliest hearing damage.

Your fitness level in your 40s may predict how many healthy years you get after 60

New cohort research links midlife fitness to extra years lived free of major disease.

How well should you hear at your age? The benchmarks most people don’t know

Federal hearing data shows where the line between normal and impaired sits at every stage of adult life.

What your blood oxygen reading reveals about your health – and when to worry

The number on your fingertip clip is simpler to read than it is to interpret.

Are you slouching at your desk? Here is what you should do

Prolonged sedentary work without sufficient movement poses a well-known health risk in daily life.

What that ringing in your ears may be quietly telling you about your hearing

Persistent ringing can show up before an audiogram catches the earliest hearing damage.

Your Luggage Could Be Crawling with Bed Bugs — Here’s How to Stop It

Even the best vacation can end on a sour note if bed bugs decide to hitch a ride home in your luggage.Here are...

These Common Mistakes Make You Dehydrated in the Summer Heat

Most of us think we know how to stay hydrated, but small mistakes and old beliefs could be making you more dehydrated than you...

Why Your Pee Smells Weird: Surprising Reasons You Shouldn’t Ignore

We all pee several times a day, but most of us don’t give it a second thought—until an unexpected odor suddenly hits.You’re Probably...

Want to Prevent Dementia? Here Are 14 Things You Can Do Yourself

Dementia is on the rise, but your daily choices may influence your brain’s future more than you think. From lifestyle tweaks to social habits,...

Is Gluten Actually Bad for You? Here’s What Happens When You Cut It Out

Millions have jumped on the gluten-free bandwagon, but do you really know what happens to your body when you cut out gluten?Gluten is...

Do You Experience These Symptoms in the Morning? Then You Should Get Checked for Diabetes

Many people have no idea they’re living with type 2 diabetes until the disease has already progressed.But your body can actually show subtle...