At 50, NFL legend Tony Gonzalez isn’t just staying in shape, he’s figured out how to sustain the health of his mind, body, ...

What Is an Incubation Period? If you've been around someone who has the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, it's natural to wonder whether you'll get sick, too — and if so, how soon. The answer depends ...

Graves' disease causes your thyroid gland to release too many hormones, which can lead to this problem as well as double vision and loss of vision. It also may cause diarrhea, weight loss, and hand ...

Overview: Turmeric is a spice that comes from the underground stem (rhizome) of the plant Curcuma longa, a member of the ginger family. It is sold as an over-the-counter dietary supplement, most often ...

Insulin helps your cells make energy. Sometimes it stops working, and your blood sugar builds up. WebMD explains what that does to your body and what you can do about it.

Doctors, drugs, and deductibles. There are a lot of things to consider when choosing a healthcare plan, biggest of all being ...

If you deal with insomnia, then cardio workouts, also called aerobic exercise, such as swimming, biking, jogging, or walking, may help you sleep. You may also see some improvement in sleep apnea ...

Blood is like your body’s superhighway. It carries nutrients and oxygen to everything from your heart and brain to your muscles and skin. A healthy diet is one way to optimize your circulation, or ...

This “good” cholesterol, called HDL, seems to go up in people who have three or more eggs a day. Of course, LDL, the “bad” type, goes up, too. But the individual pieces of each get bigger. That makes ...

Magnesium is a mineral your body needs to work right. It helps with hundreds of important body processes, including those that control how your muscles and nerves work. It helps to keep your bones ...

Your doctor may prescribe clot-fighting drugs called anticoagulants, or blood thinners. These can make you more likely to bleed from small injuries, so it’s important to be careful when trimming your ...

If you’ve been really thirsty lately, it could be a sign that you’re eating too much salt. When that happens, you become dehydrated. Your body pulls water from your cells, and you might start to feel ...