Movement, recovery, and prevention
Practical, no-hype guidance on exercise, recovery, heart health, and caring for your body at any age.
25 articles
Herpes cannot be diagnosed by sight, and canker sores, ingrown hairs, folliculitis, contact dermatitis and syphilis can all look similar. Here is what separates them and how testing works.
Saline rinses, steam, humidified air and head elevation can ease a blocked nose. Here is what the evidence supports, the critical water safety rule, and when to see a doctor.
Eczema, hives, psoriasis, ringworm, shingles and more, compared side by side, plus the blanching test and the rash warning signs that mean emergency care rather than an appointment.
Low blood pressure only matters when it causes symptoms. Here is what the numbers mean, what causes a drop, and the red flags of shock that mean calling 911.
The three emergency contraception options available in the US compared: over-the-counter levonorgestrel pills, prescription ulipristal acetate, and the copper IUD, with timing windows, effectiveness and where to get each one.
Armpit strains usually involve the pec, lat, serratus or teres muscles. Here is how to grade one, how long recovery takes, and the armpit pain that is not muscular at all.
Treadmill, elliptical, rower, bike, or stair climber: how the five main cardio machines compare on joint impact, muscles worked, and who each one suits.
Rows, push-ups, presses, curls, and triceps extensions build real arm strength. Here is how to do each one correctly, how often to train, and why arm exercises cannot burn arm fat.
A urine color chart from clear to dark amber, plus red, brown, orange and cloudy urine, with the likely causes of each shade and when to call a doctor.
