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If you are motivated to improve your health, are managing a new health condition or simply want to streamline your health habits, wearable technology can help. These devices use sensors to track movement and bodily functions. The data they collect can tell you and your provider more about your health and wellness

February 20, 2025 ByLindsay Warner, Content Licensing Editor, Harvard Health Publishing

I spent last week rummaging through press releases, attending briefings in Las Vegas hotel rooms, and speaking with health technology companies about what’s next in their industry. While the products are new, the same themes remain: these companies aim to transform your life — and, by extension, your health — with their products. Will they…

Poor gut health has been traced to cancer, brain disease and cardiovascular disease but a good diet can go a long way to offsetting health issues

We all know tiredness can lead to hunger, and vice versa. But there are so many other ways our habits in these areas are linked. Here are some easy tweaks to help us feel properly refreshed

Getting quality sleep is essential for first responders, yet shift work, high stress and unpredictable schedules often make getting adequate rest difficult. Sleep deprivation doesn’t just lead to fatigue — it can impair decision-making, slow reaction times and increase the risk of chronic health conditions such as heart disease and high blood pressure. Being awake…

A harsh tackle. A fall. A fender-bender. An abusive relationship. Different scenarios can lead to the same diagnosis of a traumatic brain injury, or TBI. A hit to the head, or even a penetrating wound, can rattle a person’s brain and cause damage to the tissue and blood vessels with lasting effects. 

January 23, 2026 ByJoyce Hendley, Staff Writer

Dr. Mehmet Oz discusses how meaningful relationships, restorative routines and screen-free evenings can help reduce stress and support more restful nights

We all know that fruits and vegetables are essential for a healthy diet, but recent research has shed light on how these two food groups impact metabolic health differently. Metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions that increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes, affects a significant portion of the adult population