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Why You Want to Check Your Blood Pressure

Hypertension hides. It's symptom-less as it raises your risk of heart disease, stroke and dementia. Measure it and treat it if needed. >

Online Sports Betting is Not All Fun and Games

Betting on sports is exciting, but it's an addicting danger for some. Emergency room visits spiked among young men after it became legal. >

Some of Us Are Still Drinking at COVID-Lockdown Levels

Alcohol use and heavy drinking have gone down in general, but they are still higher than pre-pandemic levels among one age group. >

The Changing Dating Landscape

Singles asked about dating, relationships, marriage, children, commitment and gender roles gave answers suggesting a generational shift. >

The Prostate Cancer That Isn't

Doctors are obligated to call it cancer, but GG1 is a precancerous condition. For most men, active surveillance is safer than treatment. >

Knee Pain? Ragged Cartilage? Research Suggests Surgery’s Not the Best Answer

Some knee injuries may heal better with physical therapy and time than with surgery. A patient's age and the nature of the injury matter. >

Home Alone: The Work-from-Home Loneliness Factor

Working at home offers many perks, but the lack of social interaction can be a problem, especially for those living alone. Steps to take. >

Trivia Nights, Valentine’s Cards: Overlooked Social Connections Can Prevent Suicide

Loneliness has been described as epidemic and is a big contributor to depression. Small things -- cards, weekly groups -- make a difference. >

Industrial Processing of Foods May Itself Be Linked to Health Issues

Even when their nutrition labels resemble those of whole foods, factory-processed foods carry a greater risk of health issues. >

Old Forests Matter Most

Our oldest forests store far more carbon than newer forests do, making these primal places our allies in efforts to slow global warming. >

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