Health and Lifestyle

Overview Pregnancy increases the body’s nutritional demands, making it important to get the right balance of vitamins and minerals. Prenatal vitamins support a healthier pregnancy by…

Overview Many people want to know what a normal resting heart rate is and why it matters for their health. A normal resting heart rate for…

Overview Many people want to complete a 5k run, but starting out can feel overwhelming if you are a beginner. A simple and organized 7-week training…

Ways to Identify Obesity Body Mass Index (BMI) helps determine whether someone is obese. You can calculate BMI by comparing weight with height. For adults, a…

How Pregnancy Changes the Heart Pregnancy puts extra demands on the heart and blood vessels. The amount of blood in the body goes up by about…

Understanding What Mental Illness Is Mental illness in children means difficulties in how a child thinks, feels, or acts that go beyond normal childhood changes. These…

How Support Groups Are Organized Support groups bring together people facing similar challenges, such as cancer, depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, or caregiving. Nonprofits, hospitals, community centers,…

Why Pregnancy Sometimes Lasts Longer Many people expect to have their baby right around the due date, but reaching and passing that date is common. Several…

Is Building Immunity From Infections Safer Than Getting Vaccines? Some people think that catching a disease gives stronger or better immunity than a vaccine. While natural…

Ways to Decrease the Risk of Breast Cancer Some risk factors for breast cancer, like aging, being female, or having a family history with BRCA1 or…