Health & Wellness

Grocery store aisles can actually be a place to fight preventable diet-related disease and illness – as long as nutrition information is readily available and easy to understand.

When you think about your health care team, you likely think first about your doctors. Others, however, play a critical role in helping you be healthy, including your pharmacist.

A walk isn’t just good for your body; it’s a simple, powerful way to care for your mind and soul. Physical activity, like walking, reduces stress, boosts mood and promotes overall well-being. Yet physical activity levels in the United States continue to decline, a trend threatening both mental and physical health.

In the U.S., 1 in 3 adults is at risk for a newly recognized syndrome that comes from a combination of heart disease, kidney disease, type 2 diabetes and excess body weight. This cluster of conditions, called cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, is an example of how problems in one part of your body can affect other parts.

As the organization celebrates its 10th anniversary, Dr. Bailey reflects on a decade of transformative impact driven by the strength of community partnerships.

Held annually in April, Black Maternal Health Week is a campaign that supports awareness, activism and community-building​ to amplify ​the voices, perspectives and lived experiences of Black mothers.

To equip pet parents to provide the protection their four-legged family members need this summer and year-round, the American Heartworm Society is sharing five vital facts about this deadly threat.

Retirement should be relaxing, not boring. In fact, taking on new hobbies can keep your mind sharp and body vital as you age. Here are five ways to stay active in your golden years: