Health

Less everyday movement still protects against cardiac issues.

Should I rest in the afternoon?

Q. I retired earlier this year and have begun to enjoy taking afternoon naps. But is regular napping good for my…

Loss of muscle strength is connected to vitamin D insufficiency.

Having a low level of vitamin D greatly increases a person’s risk of age-related loss of muscle strength (known as…

What causes your heart to race?

Love isn’t the only reason your heart may skip a beat. While abnormal heartbeats can be alarming, they’re usually harmless.…

3 ways for creating connection and prevent loneliness

Loneliness is complicated. You can feel lonely when you lack friends and miss companionship, or when you’re surrounded by people…

Is combining alcohol with weight loss surgery risky?

For people with obesity, weight-loss surgery can reverse or greatly improve many serious health issues, such as diabetes, high blood pressure,…

Does exercising lead to arthritis?

When I took up running in college, a friend of mine scoffed at the idea. He hated running and was…

Foods wrapped in plastic rubbers linked to prostate, breast cancer, among others

I recently stumbled onto a video uploaded on Facebook by famous musician Kofi Kinata complaining about how traditional fante kenkey…