Want a short-term New Year's resolution you may be able to keep? Try Dry January.
Jan 3, 2023
People who take the Dry January pledge give up alcohol for a month. Can it make a healthy difference?
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AHA News' most-read COVID-19 stories of 2022
Dec 22, 2022
The pandemic isn't over. Here are the top COVID-19 stories readers had their eye on as more scientific research rolled out.
Soccer helps these doctors stay on top of their game
Dec 15, 2022
A group of south Florida medical professionals play soccer twice a week. The games help to improve their physical and mental health and create a supportive community.
As winter approaches, seasonal depression may set in for millions
Nov 30, 2022
Seasonal affective disorder can occur during the fall and winter. The symptoms are the same as other types of depression and so are many treatments.
Feast on gratitude this season 鈥� it could be good for you, mentally and physically
Nov 21, 2022
Gratitude helps build social ties 鈥� and it might promote healthy behavior, too. But experts say some ways of expressing thanks can have a deeper impact than others.
As hearts race over the World Cup, playing soccer has its benefits from head to toe
Nov 18, 2022
With the World Cup here, how does all that running on the pitch help the heart and brain?
Dementia risk may be tied to how long blood pressure stays in target range
Oct 31, 2022
The longer a person keeps blood pressure under control, the lower their risk may be for dementia, preliminary new research suggests.
Marital stress may make heart attack recovery tougher
Oct 31, 2022
People who experience marital stress may fare worse both physically and mentally in the year after a heart attack than those in happier partnerships, preliminary research finds.
Healthy fun or health risk? The two sides of fear
Oct 24, 2022
Fear can provide a healthy thrill, help us avoid danger or aggravate medical problems. Experts offer advice on how to stay on fear's good side.
Protecting LGBTQ people from the health risks of social isolation
Oct 21, 2022
Loneliness and social isolation are health risks for anyone, but LGBTQ people face unique obstacles. Here's what can help.