You don’t need extreme chest pain to signal a heart attack is looming. In fact, many guys don’t experience classic symptoms, like gripping or pressing pain in the chest that radiates down the arm, shortness of breath, or sweating. Read the full article for Men’s Health.
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Can You Be Injury Free?
Use the injury-prediction calculator from the March issue of Runner’s World to determine your risk of getting hurt—then take proactive steps to lower it. (Bonus content: Hear my interview about this article, and others, on Coach Jay Johnson’s Run Faster podcast; download a pdf of the quiz to print; and see video demos of the strength training moves.)
7 Weird Things That Happen To Your Feet As You Get Older
They’ve carried you everywhere from your first day of school through this morning’s walk or run. Pretty much everything else about your body has changed in that time, so it’s little wonder that your feet also undergo some alterations, both subtle and not-so-much, as you age. Read the full article for Prevention.
The Big Problems With Taking Over-the-Counter Sleep Meds
Tossing and turning at bedtime can be a nightmare. That’s why some guys turn to over-the-counter sleep aids like Benadryl or Zzzquil to help get some shuteye. Read the full article for Men’s Health.
10 Ways To Make Exercise More Comfortable When You’re Carrying Extra Weight
Whether you aim to shed pounds or just to live a healthy life, exercise plays a key role. But let’s face it, working out can feel awkward, difficult, stressful, and even painful, especially when you’re carrying more weight than you’d like. Read the full article for Prevention.
How To Start Walking When You Have 50+ Pounds To Lose
Have a hefty weight loss goal? Consider walking, not running, toward your best new body. A recent British study found people who regularly walked for fitness—albeit at a fast pace—weighed less than those devoted to other types of physical activity, including running, swimming, and cycling. Read the full article for Prevention.
8 Ways To Keep Your Skin Firm As You Shed Pounds
You’ve finally found a workout you love and an eating plan that syncs with your lifestyle. The extra pounds you’ve carried for years have begun to melt away. Just one problem—the same surface area covers your new, smaller self, leading your skin to sag or lag behind. Folds can form on your belly and arms, and even your face can seem a bit slack. Read the full article for Prevention.
What You Can Expect from a Telemedicine Visit
Open wide and say,“Ahhh”—to a doctor who is hundreds of miles away. Experts call it telemedicine, or “the delivery of health care at a distance,” says Ronald S. Weinstein, M.D., founding director of the Arizona Telemedicine Program at the University of Arizona. Instead of visiting a doctor in person, you do it via text or video chat. Read the full article for Men’s Health.
8 Natural Ways To Fight Knee Pain
Get off the pain-pill train by using one or more of these techniques—they’re safe and effective. Read the full article for Prevention.
Is It Dangerous to Keep a Hair Tie Around Your Wrist?
One woman’s serious infection highlights the potential danger, but simple steps can keep you safe. Read the full article for Runner’s World/Zelle.