Maureen Salamon

Long-term effects of pregnancy complications include serious cardiovascular risks. But you can take steps to protect your future health.

Reviewed by Robert H. Shmerling, MD, Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing

What is neurogenesis, and how might it help me become a super-ager?

Reviewed by Robert H. Shmerling, MD, Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing

The results are illuminating, though not without caveats. (Dreamstime/TCA)

If you've ever gone through your day with a song running through your head, you know those "earworms" can be either amusing or annoying. But when a single intrusive thought

Reviewed by Robert H. Shmerling, MD, Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing

Lyme disease doesn't always follow the "classic" pattern. Learn why oversimplified symptom checklists can delay accurate diagnosis and treatment....

Aging isn't determined by genetics alone. Learn which lifestyle, environmental, and health factors may accelerate the aging process....

COPD often develops gradually, making early symptoms easy to miss. Learn the warning signs and why early diagnosis matters....