Health + Wellness

The Weaker, Riskier Sex

It's no secret that women live longer than men. The average man will live to age 76, according to the latest CDC figures, while...

Lies, damned lies and habitual lies

First term U.S. House Republican George Santos has come under fire for fabricating much of his resume, career, education, love life and family history. The...

Healthy Heart Checklist

Lasting lifestyle changes can make for a healthier heart, says Dr. Edward Healy, a cardiologist who is vice chairman of the medical staff at...

Reg Seeto and the Lives of Transplant Patients

  In one of the top biohealth regions in the country, Reginald Seeto sits atop one of the top companies. Seeto is the CEO of...

Planet Fitness has big plans in Rockville

Planet Fitness plans in December to relocate and expand its Rockville club. It will move from a 15,361-square-foot space at 1776 E, Jefferson St....

Why does breast cancer strike Black women harder?

Corrected Oct. 20, 2022 12:30 p.m. Attributions were corrected. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In the U.S., a Black woman is about 40 percent...

8 things you might not know your dentist is doing in your mouth

It’s no secret that your dentist works to keep your teeth clean during a routine checkup, but that’s far from the only thing they...

Tips for the aging athlete

Adults 65 and older are more prone to musculoskeletal injuries during exercise and should moderate their activities and expectations as they age, said two...

Men’s Health: The latest word on prostate cancer

How common is prostate cancer? About one man in eight will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. It is the most common...

The price of isolation

By Ellen Braunstein As the pandemic wears on, the emotional challenges are sending more people to mental health specialists than ever before, clinicians say. Area therapists...