Specific Health Conditions

When an otherwise healthy, fit person who has “done everything right” receives a cancer diagnosis, it can feel unfair on many levels. Still, experts say, don’t ditch your healthy habits now — they may be some of your strongest allies in recovery.

The scapulae, or shoulder blades, can cause a whole lot of shoulder pain. Are imbalanced blades bothering you?

Looking to enhance your vitality – or to rebuild it after a health crisis? Author and cancer survivor Rebecca Katz sees great-tasting whole foods as a natural and delicious place to begin.

Pain in your hips or knee joints may cause you to shy away from exercise, but there are ways to work around (or through) the condition – without sacrificing your fitness.

Toxic chemicals surround us – often in the places we’d least suspect. Want to protect your body, your home and your world from harmful pollutants? Start by knowing where to look.

If you’re an active woman you may be at greater risk for knee injury than your male counterparts. Learn how to protect one of your body’s most valuable joints.

A chronic case of computer neck can undermine your work and your workouts. Here is expert advice to keep your neck pain-free.

Cholesterol may be the most vilified — and misunderstood — nutrient in our food. Here’s how to unravel the myths.

Get the latest on these cholesterol-lowering compounds — and learn the best ways to get an extra helping.

Degenerative joint disease can cause debilitating pain, loss of mobility, and function, even severe disability. But what if you’re just starting to suffer from a little wear and tear? Here’s how to work with your joints — not against them.