Healthy Living

Using your Apple Watch to monitor blood pressure

Checking your blood pressure has become simple with the Apple Watch, and doing this can help you identify trends and manage medications.

Ultra-processed foods make up 60% of America’s diet, who's at biggest risk

Research shows how much processed foods Americans eat and the dire health consequences. Registered dietitian nutritionist Ilana Muhlstein offers tips for parents to improve their kids' diets.

'How much sleep is too much?': Ask a doctor

Is it possible to get too much sleep? Dr. Chris Winter, a Virginia-based sleep medicine specialist with Mattress Firm, weighs in on the impact of oversleeping.

Johnny Depp visits children’s hospital dressed as Captain Jack Sparrow in ‘magical moment’

Actor Johnny Depp, dressed as Captain Jack Sparrow from the popular “Pirates of the Caribbean" film series, dropped into a children's hospital in Spain, much to the delight of young patients.

To reduce dementia risk, seniors should take up this outdoor activity, study suggests

Researchers from the University of Edinburgh found that gardening has positive benefits for cognitive health as people age, per a study that followed participants for a lifetime.

To reduce cancer risk, researchers recommend adopting these 4 healthy habits

Up to half of all cancers are caused by behavioral risk factors — which means they’re preventable. Researchers across Mass General Brigham have compiled four strategies for reducing risk.

Breast cancer signs, symptoms to look out for, plus when to schedule routine screening

Breast cancer is a common type of cancer found in women. One measure women take to screen for the disease is getting routine mammograms.

Breast cancer diagnoses spiking among women under 50, new report reveals

Although breast cancer deaths have been declining for decades in the U.S., diagnoses have been on the uptick among women 50 and younger, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society.

Does everyone need to take vitamins — and which are most important? Here’s what to know

More than half of American adults took dietary supplements between 2017 and 2020 — but are vitamins really essential for everyone? Experts share what you need to know.

Ellen DeGeneres has osteoporosis: Here's what to know about the painful bone condition

Ellen DeGeneres announced she was diagnosed with osteoporosis. Here's what to know about the symptoms, risks and prevention associated with the bone condition.