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… Getting enough physical activity is vital for your health at any age. Guidelines recommend that adults get at least 150 minutes (or two and … all activities provided benefit. “The most important thing an inactive older adult can do to improve their health is find an activity that they enjoy and can stick with,” says NIH researcher …

… often have a common sense of community. But living in a rural area can also bring challenges for staying healthy. Studies have found that rural Americans are more likely to die prematurely … That can make it harder to get the things you need to stay healthy. Many rural Americans, for example, live far from grocery stores. Convenience stores may be the only nearby option. … And some rural areas have limited broadband service. Other approaches have the potential to improve rural health. Mail-order pharmacies make getting medications easier. Mobile health …

… saliva production—will keep your throat moist. It’s also important to drink plenty of fluids.” For young children who might choke on hard candies or lozenges, try cold liquids and popsicles. … give aspirin to young children. Contact a doctor if your sore throat is severe, doesn’t feel better after a few days, or is accompanied by a high fever or swollen glands. These symptoms …

… Endometriosis is linked to pain and infertility for many women. It arises when cells like those that line the uterus (the endometrium) attach to … have been gradually adding to our understanding of the condition. They’re working to find better ways to diagnose and treat endometriosis, and maybe even prevent it. Many scientists think …

… this unusual disorder. Scleroderma can occur in people of all ages, races, and ethnic groups. For unknown reasons, it’s more common in women than men. Scleroderma symptoms vary widely and are … Localized scleroderma usually affects only the skin, which becomes hard and tight. It may improve without treatment. But severe cases can leave skin damaged. Systemic scleroderma is often …

… sleep apnea testing. Sleep apnea is a condition where breathing stops or gets very shallow for periods during sleep. The people in the study wore a device that measured when they were awake or asleep for a week. They also kept a sleep diary. The researchers examined how long people slept, how … people with sleep apnea don’t know they have the condition. “Our results reaffirm the need to improve the screening and diagnosis of sleep apnea, both in African Americans and other groups,” …

… over time. About 5% of women experienced high levels of depressive symptoms that stayed high for three years. Women who had a previously diagnosed mood disorder were the most likely to have … says NIH scientist Dr. Diane Putnick, who led the study. “These long-term data are key to improving our understanding of mom’s mental health.” …

… 93. In contrast, if she didn’t have any of these habits, she would live on average to age 79. For a 50-year-old man, the average lifespan was about 88 years old with healthy behaviors and … without. “This study underscores the importance of following healthy lifestyle habits for improving longevity in the U.S. population,” says Dr. Frank B. Hu of Harvard T.H. Chan School of …

… or probiotic, in their gut may be less likely to have harmful “staph” germs. Staph is short for … Staphylococcus aureus … . It’s a very common germ. Staph usually doesn’t cause problems. … staph didn’t grow in the gut. “Probiotics frequently are recommended as dietary supplements to improve digestive health,” says Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, director of NIH’s National Institute of …

… larynx, or voice box. Many voice issues resolve on their own over time. Most difficulties can improve by treating the underlying cause. Surgery or behavioral treatments are sometimes needed. …