Millions of us suffer from chronic illnesses, from asthma and diabetes to fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Chronic illnesses are persistent and long lasting. Our experts—including those with chronic conditions—offer tips, treatments and advice to ease the burden.
New research indicates a frail brain could be more susceptible to neurological problems such as dementia, as the patient is less able to cope.
Losing and regaining weight isn’t just demoralizing, it’s dangerous. There are better options for you.
But studies show you can slow the progression of dementia. Here's what you should do to ensure long-term brain health.
A sedentary lifestyle—including long stretches of sitting at work—is one of the surest routes to health trouble.
A first-time mom donates her baby’s umbilical cord blood in hopes of saving a stranger’s life.
Research shows it's much easier to preserve good health than reverse poor health—and everything worsens once diabetes enters the picture.
Training tips, fueling your run and cool down stretches to get you back in the game.
Jeremy Rootes' immune cells are trained to recognize and destroy his lymphoma cells in CAR T-cell therapy, a groundbreaking cancer treatment.
If it's stress you seek to avoid, learn to be present in the moment and notice things you'd otherwise miss.
Asked if he wanted to undergo a groundbreaking surgery to rebuild his heart, 11-year-old Trent Ahlefeld said, ‘I’ll take a risk to make myself feel better.”
Change your medical future by following this sage advice from a doctor who has seen it happen.
After undergoing da Vinci robotic surgery to remove her lung cancer, Roxanne Nelson is amazed at how quickly she has rebounded.
