Articles filed under Health
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Bonnie Lane: What is schizophrenia?Jul 17, 2026 9:46 am - One of the most misunderstood and misrepresented mental illnesses is schizophrenia. As this is a thought disorder that usually emerges between the ages of 18 and 25, it’s important for families to have a basic understanding.
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Ask the doctors: The higher the humidity, the harder it is to cool downJul 17, 2026 9:45 am - Exercising in high humidity has a profound effect on the body. And while you can’t control the weather, you can adapt to it.
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Children’s health: Signs, treatment, safe recovery for teens with concussionsJul 17, 2026 9:43 am - As summer sports, camps and outdoor activities continue, so does the risk of concussions in children and teens.
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FDA approves a first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patientsJul 16, 2026 3:53 pm - The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind pill that can drastically reduce cholesterol in a way that’s previously only been available with expensive, injectable drugs.
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Why losing weight isn’t just about counting caloriesJul 10, 2026 9:00 am - Fad diets come and go, but the underlying message almost always follows a simple equation. If you consume fewer calories than you burn, the weight will melt away. In principle, it’s true. And counting calories can be a useful tool for managing weight. But it only works if you know what numbers you’re counting.
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6 surprising tips for how to hydrate betterJul 10, 2026 8:58 am - You probably already know how important it is to drink water during the summer heat to avoid dehydration. But some of the most common hydration advice — from how much water you should drink to whether you need to add electrolytes — may surprise you.
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Does your partner keep you up at night? Consider a sleep divorce.Jul 10, 2026 8:55 am - Elliot James, 35, and his wife started sleeping in separate bedrooms four years ago, shortly after their daughter was born. The London-based founder of a home fitness equipment review website said the move — known as a “sleep divorce” — has been “revolutionary.”
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Still kicking: From Doris Day to hip-hop, older exercise instructors can speak their peers’ languageJul 10, 2026 8:51 am - Bengie Santos was a dancer and choreographer for 30 years before reaching an age when most artists hang up their dancing shoes. Now, Santos, 72, is in her 14th year teaching an exercise class for older adults who come to stretch, dance and lift weights multiple times a week at the YMCA of Greater Seattle.
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Children’s health: Is your child ready for a regular seat belt?Jul 10, 2026 8:47 am - When it comes to child passenger safety, there are so many things to understand in order to keep your child safe. Many parents aren’t sure when their child is ready to graduate from a booster seat to a regular seat belt.
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Patient advocate: What is the AQI, and why should you care?Jul 10, 2026 8:46 am - The stubborn “heat dome” that blanketed a good chunk of the U.S. in June held on to make July 4th miserable for a lot of people. Dealing with the heat is tough enough, especially for children and those over 65, but with the heat come warnings about the AQI, or air quality index.