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Physical activity isn't just for athletes—it's for everyone
Finding time and energy to exercise can be hard. But I-Min Lee, M.D., Sc.D., wants to reframe how...
Physical Activity
Genetic condition teaches teen importance of heart health
Elizabeth Fitch is a lot like other teens. She enjoys spending time with her friends. She's a member of...
Cholesterol
6 exercises you can do in your office
Stretches for sitting Neck stretch Tilt your head to one side and hold for 15 seconds. Repeat this on each side,...
Low Back Pain
Who's on your palliative care team?
Palliative (pal-lee-uh-tiv) care is specialized medical care for people living with a serious illness. Think of it as a support...
Palliative Care
Study shows kidney transplants between people with HIV is safe
A growing number of people with HIV have end-stage kidney disease. They're also nearly three times more likely to...
HIV, Kidney Transplant
Advantage, Wozniacki: Tennis star on taking charge of life with RA
Tennis great Caroline Wozniacki won 30 professional titles and held the No. 1 ranking in the world for over 70 weeks from 2010 to 2011....
Rheumatoid Arthritis
What you do now can prevent heart disease later
Jennifer Robinson, M.D., studies cholesterol and cholesterol drug therapies with support from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute....
Cholesterol, Nutrition
Physical activity does more than help you look good
Damon Swift, Ph.D., studies exercise training and risk factors for heart-related disease. He spoke about recent research in this...
Physical Activity
3 tips for families considering palliative care
Patients and their families who have heard about the value of palliative care often have many questions about it. Jeri...
Palliative Care
6 ways to lower your cholesterol
High LDL cholesterol can lead to heart disease, which is the number one cause of death in the U.S....
Cholesterol
Biking, Pilates, and yoga: How one woman stays active
April is always on the go. She loves to hike and ride her bike to and from work, and went...
Low Back Pain
Veterans embrace spinal manipulation for low back pain
Many military veterans suffer from chronic low back pain. This pain can be treated with medication, but high medication use...
Low Back Pain
NIH study links opioids to pregnancy loss
A new study from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) indicates that women who use opioids while trying to conceive...
Opioids, Pregnancy
4 physical activity tips for older adults
Regular physical activity is great for your mental and physical health. It also helps you stay independent as you age. ...
Physical Activity
Why does your back hurt?
Identifying the cause of low back pain has become a frequent challenge for medical professionals. It is also what has...
Low Back Pain
Comfort care for kids and their families: A mother’s story
When Jake Swoyer was born in 1995, he seemed like any other healthy baby boy. His family—parents, John and Barbara Swoyer,...
Palliative Care
New research on palliative care and COVID-19
Jean Kutner, M.D., a professor of medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, is a well-known expert...
Palliative Care
How to cope with the stress of social isolation
Social isolation, or being physically separated from others, can lead to loneliness and increased stress, especially during a pandemic. Loneliness...
Stress
Keep it going! How to stick with a fitness routine
Sticking to a fitness routine isn't always easy with family, work, hobbies, and everything in between. These tips can...
Physical Activity
How to manage low back pain before it gets worse
Low back pain is often hard to avoid. Many jobs require long periods of sitting or other types of activities...
Low Back Pain
Cholesterol: Know the terms
What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in the cells in your body. Your body needs cholesterol to...
Cholesterol
Could a cold teach your body to fight COVID-19?
The common cold is caused by viruses in the same family as those that cause COVID-19. Now, a recent study...
COVID-19
6 ways to communicate better while you wear a mask
Social distancing and face masks are necessary for preventing the spread of COVID-19. But they can also make communication more...
Hearing Disorders and Deafness
Recognizing American Heart Month
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is excited to work with the National Library of Medicine on NIH...
Physical Activity
Personal Story: Sara Santiago
Sara Santiago, 40, was never an athlete. She joined gyms and exercised on occasion, but never found a routine she could...
Physical Activity
Skin 101: Identifying common conditions
Skin: It's our body's largest organ. It protects us by keeping fluids in and harmful microbes out. Sometimes,...
Skin Conditions
Comforting and supporting caregivers
Some of the greatest challenges in patient care involve helping people improve their quality of life as they cope with...
Palliative Care