Millions of us suffer from chronic illnesses, from asthma and diabetes to fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Chronic illnesses are persistent and long lasting. Our experts—including those with chronic conditions—offer tips, treatments and advice to ease the burden.
Popular TENS unit has shown some ability to lessen fibromyalgia symptoms after just a few weeks of use.
Listen to your body. It'll tell you if you're dehydrated, if only you'll listen.
Jalyn Phelps struggled with weight issues for years. Bariatric surgery helped her build an active, new lifestyle.
Spinal problems and an infection threatened Ralph Logerwell's ability to walk. Surgery, rehab and some high-tech gadgetry helped him get back on his feet.
If it’s healthy eating you’re after, these helpful tips can put you on the right track—and keep you there.
For Kermit the frog, it was a tough color. For your vegetables, it's the best color.
A sports medicine doctor shares how to avoid—or treat—common workout whammies.
After childhood heart surgery, Brent Morton didn't realize he needed follow-up treatment as an adult.
Avoid the word 'diet' and adopt healthier (and yummier) strategies to achieve your goals.
Susan Cloutier ignored the bleeding, the pain and the incontinence—until her body insisted, no more.
Take to heart this warning if you have any heart attack risk factors or symptoms. Really.
An experimental drug is showing much promise in slowing the effects of osteoarthritis.
Subscribe to Health Beat
Join our mailing list and we'll deliver our best stories to your inbox, for free!
You have Successfully Subscribed!