Health

A middle-aged man on a treadmill getting a gait analysis. Monkey Business Images
Health

Gait Analysis and Disease Detection

Can a health problem be detected by the way you walk?

By Farwa Ali, M.B.B.S. | March 9, 2026
Swim is among alternative cardio workouts
Health

Alternative Cardio Workouts

A fresh approach to heart-pumping exercises

By Staff, Harvard Heart Letter | March 4, 2026
It's good for you to eat more dark chocolate, like with the illustrations of chocolate in a breakfast bowl or chocolate with strawberries. Add dark chocolate to your everyday eating routine without overdoing it. (Dreamstime/TCA)
Health

9 Healthy Ways to Eat More Dark Chocolate

Eating right can be delicious!

By Christina Manian, Health.com | February 6, 2026
Man with hearing loss is avoiding getting hearing aids. Image by Thodonal.
Advice for Life

Criticism for Avoiding Hearing Aids

His brothers and his coworkers offer their unsolicited opinions

By R. Eric Thomas | February 6, 2026
Can you increase your metabolism? This woman has learned how and is happy weighing herself on the scale. Jonathan Ross
Health

Can You Increase Your Metabolism?

You will like the answer!

By Harvard Health Letter Staff | January 26, 2026
A woman having fun in the snow, a concept of building resiliency - happy despite challenges. By aviahuismanphotography
Health

7 Strategies for Building Resiliency

You can teach yourself to bounce back and embrace joy

By Rosean Bishop, Ph.D. | January 23, 2026
A woman lying asleep on a sofa, having learned how to master the power nap. By Protean Chorruangsak
Health

How to Master the Power Nap

A well-timed nap can work wonders

By Harvard Men’s Health Watch | January 14, 2026
Tired man at a public table. If you are sleepy during the day, it may be a sign that you aren't getting enough sleep at night, furthering the risk of the sleep and dementia connection. Image: Natthapon M
Health

Sleep and Dementia

Are they connected? What can be done?

By Diego Z. Carvalho, M.D. | January 2, 2026
Man lifting weights, hopefully avoiding the mistakes that sabotage your workout (including lifting weights that are too heavy). Image by Yuri Arcurs.
Health

6 Mistakes That Sabotage Your Workout

Make the most of your exercise time

By Heidi Godman, Harvard Health Letter | December 22, 2025
Man using a tablet at bedtime while his wife sleeps. He needs to understand the benefits of minimizing screen time. Image by Monkey Business Images.
Health

Screen Time and Health

Four benefits to cutting back

By Mysoon Ayuob, M.D., Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research | December 16, 2025

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