Chalk it up to deadlines, disagreements, money problems – the list goes on. And then there are more serious pressures like unhealthy relationships or trauma. The good news is that as a society, we are ...

A preexisting condition usually refers to a health issue you had before the date new health coverage starts. People may also use it to refer to health conditions you had before a new one began. Since ...

You know how taking a walk isn’t just good for your muscles and heart? Moving by foot also reduces stress and helps you sleep. Better sleep, in turn, is good for your heart and mood. But in order to ...

Illustration of the human body defending against invading antigens — a visual metaphor for health as the ability to detect, respond, and recover rapidly from stressors. Chart comparing antibody ...

Let’s say you’re a person with a mental health diagnosis—maybe it’s bipolar, or schizophrenia, or perhaps a personality disorder. There’s a good chance that your contact with mental health providers ...

An international commission made the case for focusing on body fat quantity and the illnesses people experience. By Gina Kolata Obesity should be assessed in a way that goes beyond the standard ...