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Hearing Loss: A guide to prevention and treatment If you think you might need a hearing checkup, you probably do. This special health report describes the causes and cures for hearing loss. You'll learn about the latest advances in hearing aid technology and find out which kind of hearing device may be best for you. This report contains in-depth information on the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of hearing loss. You'll learn how to prevent hearing loss and preserve the hearing you have now. Click here to read more » | | Get your copy of
A Guide to Women's Health: Fifty and forward Midlife can be a woman's halftime celebration. Not only can it be an opportunity to reflect on and rejoice in the life you've lived, but it is also a good time to plan your strategy for the future. This report will help you determine the conditions for which you are at greatest risk and do your best to avoid them. It will also help you to better manage chronic conditions that may erode your quality of life, and to deal with physical changes that are more bothersome than serious. It is designed to give you the information to make the choices today that will ensure you the best health possible tomorrow. Click here to read more » | | | | Here is the monthly recap of news from Harvard Health Publications. Featured Blog Posts Combine brief bouts of moderate exercise for health
200,000 heart disease, stroke deaths a year are preventable
HEALTHbeat Issues 4 tips for coping with an enlarged prostate
BPH — the natural enlargement of the prostate — is a benign condition that does not lead to prostate cancer, though the two problems can coexist. Although 50% to 60% of men with BPH may never develop any symptoms, others find that BPH can make life miserable. Read more » Commonly held myths about end-of-life issues
Some people don't have a health care power of attorney or living will because they don't realize how important these documents are. Others worry that such documents mean they are signing their lives away. Not so. Read more » Keep your advance directive safe but accessible
Many people understandably want to keep their living will and health care power of attorney forms in a secure place. But if these documents are locked away in a safe deposit box, they won't be much help if you're unexpectedly hospitalized. Read more » The secret to joint pain relief — exercise
The right set of exercises can be a long-lasting way to tame ankle, knee, hip, or shoulder pain. Practiced regularly, joint pain relief workouts might permit you to postpone — or even avoid — surgery on a problem joint. Read more » Bed rest for back pain? A little bit will do you.
Bed rest can give you a break when standing or sitting causes severe pain. Too much may make back pain worse. Here is how to do bed rest "right." Read more » Stretching and strengthening are key to healing and
preventing back pain
If you suffer from back pain, the range of treatment options can feel overwhelming. The right choice for you depends on what is causing your pain as well as the physical and other demands of your life. Read more » When to worry about worrying
Anxiety can be a healthy response to uncertainty and danger, but constant worry and nervousness may be a sign of generalized anxiety disorder. Read more » Want a stronger core? Skip the sit-ups
Sit-ups once ruled as the way to tighter abs and a slimmer waistline, while "planks" were merely flooring. Now planks are the gold standard for working your core, while classic sit-ups and crunches have fallen out of favor. Why the shift? Read more » Core workout can cause muscle soreness
If you haven't been working your core muscles regularly — or if you challenge yourself with a new set of exercises — expect to feel a little soreness as you get used to your new routine. Read more » 5 foods that fight high cholesterol
Some foods are particularly good at helping bring down cholesterol. Here are 5 that deliver a good dose of soluble fiber, which binds cholesterol and its precursors in the digestive system and drags them out of the body before they get into circulation. Read more » For men over 50: Take control of your health
Take a close look at where things stand now, and then take steps to protect your future. Midlife is a good time to lower health risks and invest for long-term health benefits. Read more » 3 diet changes to help lower cholesterol levels
If you have high cholesterol (a total cholesterol level of 240 milligrams per deciliter of blood or above), taking steps to lower it can greatly reduce your chances of having a heart attack. For every 10% drop in your cholesterol level, your heart attack risk falls by 20% to 30%. Read more » News from Harvard Health Taking over the counter pain relievers safely
NSAIDs can help relieve pain and reduce inflammation from arthritis and other chronic aches and pains. However, you want to use the lowest dose for the shortest time. Read more » Having "the talk" when heart disease runs in the family
Family history of heart disease is one of the most powerful tools for guiding personal health decisions and motivating lifestyle change. Read more » Instead of obsessing about dietary fat, eat healthy foods
Low-fat diets are not necessarily healthier. It is unproven that reducing total fat intake prevents heart disease. Fats in fish and plants have healthy properties. Focus on eating healthy foods instead of avoiding all dietary fat. Avoid processed meat. Read more » Addressing health issues now can help older Americans stay on the road longer
Aging brings physical changes that can jeopardize driving skills. It's important to address potential driving issues as soon as possible to stay safe on the road. Read more » | 
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