Healthy Living

Have a Family History of Heart Disease? Here’s What It Means for You

Having a first-degree relative with heart disease increases your risk by 30%. But in a few steps, you can lower your risk and help prevent heart disease. ...

Wait, What’d You Say? 7 Facts About Hearing Loss Adults Under 60 Should Know

Age-related hearing loss can begin earlier than you expect. Protecting ears from noise and spotting the early signs of hearing loss can lessen the impact. ...

Smartwatches and Fitness Trackers — 5 Things Wearable Technology Can Tell You About Your Heart Health

Wearable technology helps you monitor some aspects of your heart health. It can track your steps and activity, record your sleep and alert you to an irregular heart rhythm. ...

Starting a New Workout? 6 Things to Know About Muscle Soreness

Sore muscles after a workout are inevitable. Taking steps to reduce delayed onset muscle soreness before, during and after your workout can help. ...

Got Big Fitness Goals? 7 Tips to Prevent Overtraining

Exercise can do more harm than good if you’re overtraining. Know what overtraining is and how to recognize the signs and prevent overtraining syndrome. ...

Are You Taking Too Many Medications? 7 Questions to Ask Yourself

Taking more than five medications (polypharmacy) may have consequences. Reviewing your medications can help you identify unnecessary prescriptions. ...

4 Ways Chronic Stress Affects the Heart — And How to Protect Yourself

Chronic stress can increase inflammation in your body and take a toll on your heart. But taking steps to reduce stress can protect your heart health. ...

From Childhood to Post-Menopause — How to Protect Your Bone Health at Every Age

Osteoporosis is a silent disease that can sneak up on you. But a lifelong focus on bone health can slow bone loss and reduce your risk of osteoporosis. ...

Beyond Sunscreen — 6 Surprising Facts to Help You Prevent Skin Cancer

You’re exposed to UV radiation more than you know. Learn how to protect yourself — beyond just applying sunscreen — to prevent skin cancer and signs of aging. ...

Can’t Ditch the Desk? 5 Ways to Stay Active at Work

If you feel sluggish at your sedentary job — and at home — staying active at work can help. An MU Health Care expert shares creative ideas for moving more at your desk. ...