Cathy Cassata

1 week ago | health.com | Cathy Cassata |Jani Hall |Nick Blackmer

Japanese walking may even help you burn more calories and fat than regular walking. Sorrasak Jar Tinyo / Getty ImagesJapanese walking alternates between fast and slow walking in three-minute intervals. Research shows it may improve strength, endurance, and blood pressure more than regular walking. Experts say any walking is beneficial, but intervals may boost fitness and break plateaus.

1 week ago | resources.healthgrades.com | Cathy Cassata

Tara Robinson, co-founder and CEO of the Black Heart Association, is sharing her journey of living through three heart attacks. Robinson appears in a documentary alongside pro-football legend Barry Sanders, to discuss the importance of cholesterol screening. Cholesterol screening and education are crucial for helping patients with heart health.

2 weeks ago | health.com | Cathy Cassata |Jani Hall |Nick Blackmer

Wet AMD affects the macula, in the back of the eye, and can lead to blindness. KAREN BLEIER / Staff / Getty ImagesNew research found a link between GLP-1 use among people with diabetes and a higher risk of wet neovascular age-related macular degeneration. Neovascular age-related macular degeneration, also called wet AMD, can lead to blindness. Experts said people taking GLP-1s shouldn't panic, but the results should encourage more monitoring of the condition.

2 weeks ago | health.com | Cathy Cassata |Julia Landwehr |Nick Blackmer

Migraine headaches can come out of nowhere, forcing people to cancel plans last minute. Ekaterina Goncharova / Getty ImagesMigraine is a neurological condition that can cause intense headaches, nausea, and light sensitivity. Attacks can strike without warning, forcing people to cancel plans and miss out on social events. Experts recommend seven tips to help people with migraine maintain relationships.

2 weeks ago | buff.ly | Cathy Cassata

Migraine is a neurological condition that can cause intense headaches, nausea, and light sensitivity. Attacks can strike without warning, forcing people to cancel plans and miss out on social events. Experts recommend seven tips to help people with migraine maintain relationships. Canceling plans is never fun—and when migraine is to blame, telling friends can be particularly difficult. Migraine affects one in six American adults and is the second most common cause of disability worldwide.