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Hearing Loss If you think you might need a hearing checkup, you probably do. This Special Health Report describes the causes and cures for hearing loss. It 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. You'll also learn about the latest advances in hearing aid technology and find out which kind of hearing device may be best for you. Click here to read more » | | Get your copy of
Osteoporosis Each year, osteoporosis contributes to more than 2 million bone fractures in the United States. This report can help you keep your bones strong and healthy, and avoid fractures. It describes how you can prevent and treat osteoporosis through diet, exercise, and medications. You'll also find advice on choosing a calcium supplement, tips on fall-proofing your home, and help with putting together a personalized plan to preserve or boost your bone strength. Click here to read more » | | | | Here is the monthly recap of news from Harvard Health Publications. Featured Blog Posts Move over Mediterranean — a vegetarian diet is equally good for health
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HEALTHbeat Issues Create a plan to relieve your back pain
If you suffer from back pain, you've probably tried one or two ways to ease it. The range of options - from doing nothing at all to having surgery — is quite large. Read more » 3 ways to harness positive psychology for a more resilient you
Intriguing research suggests that positive psychology can help you weather the routine ups and downs of life and also build resilience for times of greater difficulty. Read more » The power of self-compassion
Forgiving and nurturing yourself can set the stage for better health, relationships, and general well-being. Self-compassion yields a number of benefits, including lower levels of anxiety and depression. Read more » Do you have an overactive thyroid?
Millions of people have an overactive thyroid gland. Many don't know it. This condition, known as hyperthyroidism, occurs more often in women than in men. Read more » A good guide to good carbs: The glycemic index
If you have diabetes, you know all too well that when you eat carbohydrates, your blood sugar goes up. The total amount of carbs you consume at a meal or in a snack mostly determines what your blood sugar will do. Read more » Two ways to dodge diabetes
Given the epidemic of diabetes sweeping the United States and many other countries, it can seem as though developing diabetes is inevitable. Not so. Read more » Tips to get the most from your memory
As you've gotten older, have you noticed that you often find yourself marching around the house in a huff, searching for misplaced car keys or eyeglasses, or you just cannot remember ...Read more » Coping with an enlarged prostate
Prostate problems may seem to be the province of older men, but this small gland can begin to get bigger before a man turns 30. This natural (and non-cancerous) enlargement is called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Read more » Can diet help fight prostate cancer?
Can adopting a healthier diet help fight prostate cancer? That's a question men newly diagnosed with prostate cancer often ask their doctors. Read more » Women and sleep: One simple step to a longer, healthier life
Sleep shortfalls can lead to a range of health problems, from being more likely to catch a cold or gain weight to increased risk of developing heart disease or diabetes. Read more » 5 weight training tips for people with arthritis
Strength training is good for just about everyone. It's especially beneficial for people with arthritis. When properly done as part of a larger exercise program, strength training helps them support and protect joints, not to mention ease pain, stiffness, and possibly swelling. Read more » 8 tips for safe and effective strength training
Performing muscle-strengthening exercises the wrong way can do more harm than good. Here are some guidelines to help you avoid injury and keep your program on track. Read more » 3 ways to manage allergies
Allergies can cause great misery. Luckily, there are options to help manage symptoms and continue doing the things you enjoy. Here are three of the most common ways to find relief from allergy symptoms. Read more » News from Harvard Health Joint surgery isn't the first option for knee and hip arthritis
As summer beckons people outdoors for a bevy of activities, those limited by hip and knee pain due to arthritis may be wondering if it's time for joint replacement surgery so they can be active again. Read more » Simple steps for boosting energy
Some days do you feel like the Energizer Bunny with a weak battery — starting strong but unable to keep going and going? There are several ways to help boost flagging energy, like pacing activities, taking power naps, and eating healthfully. Read more » 8 ways to prevent a stroke
This year, nearly half a million women will have a stroke. The June 2013 Harvard Women's Health Watch offers eight steps women can take to limit the chances a stroke will strike. Read more » Believing myths and misconceptions about heart disease may increase heart attack risk
Knowledge about heart disease changes quickly, but our beliefs don't always keep up. As a result, misconceptions abound. The June 2013 issue of the Harvard Heart Letter addresses ten commonly held but mistaken, ideas about heart disease. Read more » | 
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