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Differences in hormones, anatomy, and other factors may explain the often-overlooked contributors to cardiovascular disease in women. #HarvardHealth #WomensHealth health.harvard.edu/heart-health/w…

Learn what happens when you stop taking a GLP-1 weight-loss drug and how to sustain results. #HarvardHealth health.harvard.edu/medications-an…

People who stay up late may miss out on sleep and tend to have other habits that jeopardize their heart health, according to a study in the January 2026 issue of the Journal of the American Heart Association. #HarvardHealth buff.ly/dSQoaR6

A cruise ship is currently stranded off the coast of West Africa after a suspected hantavirus outbreak killed three people and made several others very sick. Health officials have found a small number of confirmed and suspected cases of this rare virus on board. #HarvardHealth buff.ly/Ouy8Asu

Because aspirin helps reduce inflammation, it's been tested as a way to prevent conditions related to long-term inflammation, including colon cancer. #HarvardHealth buff.ly/aqjY4KU

Here's how boosting abnormally low levels of the hormone can reverse troubling symptoms as men age. #HarvardHealth buff.ly/kIbxSnf

Maintaining good bone health, posture, and ergonomics can help. #HarvardHealth buff.ly/0lvR7qq

New findings highlight connections between these three conditions. Drug-free treatments may help. #HarvardHealth buff.ly/PGd9Buw

Are persistent thoughts about food disrupting your life? #HarvardHealth buff.ly/y4ZtSc0

If you're a regular drinker of coffee or tea, you might rely on that morning cup to think more clearly through the day. A new study suggests your daily habit might help your brain in the long term, too. #HarvardHealth buff.ly/E2N1PXd

Keeping saturated fat intake low (under 10% of calories) is a cornerstone of dietary advice - but a recent research review suggests it may have less impact for people already at low risk for heart disease. #HarvardHealth buff.ly/015QzE0

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Simple opportunities for exercise: Challenge your muscles with everyday activities; for example, lift that gallon of milk a few times before you put it back in the fridge. #HarvardHealth #TipoftheDay

Don't overlook these key muscle-supporting nutrients — especially important as you age. #HarvardHealth #ProteinGoals buff.ly/ftFbvoN

Correct way to lift things: To lift heavy things safely, start in a squatting position. Use your hips and legs—not your back—to do the heavy work. #HarvardHealth #TipoftheDay

Talk to your doctor before quitting prescription and over‑the‑counter drugs that you take regularly. #HarvardHealth buff.ly/puIfNhN

Higher SPF doesn’t equal better protection: Higher SPF doesn’t necessarily mean more sun protection. Sunscreens with an SPF over 30 don’t offer much additional benefit. But applying it often does. #HarvardHealth #TipoftheDay

The Sinclair Method uses medication to reduce harmful alcohol overuse without requiring complete abstinence. #HarvardHealth buff.ly/a5fHCHe

Recent guidelines recommend broader screening for elevated levels of aldosterone, a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. #HarvardHealth buff.ly/Fx4srUR

Effective hand washing lasts at least 20 seconds: It takes at least 20 seconds to properly wash your hands. That’s about as long as it takes to quickly sing one chorus of “Happy Birthday.” #HarvardHealth #TipoftheDay