Inflammation is a natural process that contributes to your body’s healing and cell regeneration. However, too much inflammation over a long period, or chronic inflammation, can have a damaging effect on the body. Over time, inflammation can cause joints to become uncomfortable and painful. Eventually, it may cause your joints to break down at a younger-than-normal age.
With the start of a new year, many of us resolve to make our health a priority. Bellevue Medical Center family practitioner Toby Free, MD, provides these tips to help you get your health on track.
If you’ve noticed that you’re persistently unhappy when the days get shorter, you’re not alone. You might be experiencing a common type of depression called seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
Vegetarian, vegan and plant-based diets are often promoted as being good for your health. But can any of these diets prevent or reduce your risk of cancer?
Perhaps you’ve heard that eating this or using that will magically prevent you from catching COVID-19. Find out how your immune system protects you against invaders – as well as what you can do to help fight the coronavirus.
As one of the "three pillars of health," healthy foods help support your immune system. Find out why some foods help your body fight invaders and others don't.
As winter settles in and it seems like every has some sort of bug or another, exercising safely can feel overwhelming. Feeling unmotivated or not knowing socially distant options might be preventing a more active lifestyle. But regular activity helps your body fight disease, along with a bunch of other benefits to your emotional and mental health.
