Jessica Migala

You don't have to feel lousy all the time or suffer stomach upset after every meal. Leaky gut syndrome may have subtle symptoms, but here's how to spot the warning signs.

Whether it's the medications you're taking or the exercise you're not getting, there are simple explanations—and fixes—for your forgetfulness.

Coughs that just won't go away, labored breathing when you climb stairs, and a little blood can cause alarm signals big and small. Here's what you need to know about keeping your pair of lungs healthy.

You expect that your back is going to hurt; but did you know that a slipped disc can trigger leg weakness, foot pain, and hand numbness, as well?

If you really want to peel off the pounds, ignore these outdated, misguided tips, and slim down the smart way.

So often your lumps, bumps, rashes, and red spots are harmless. Occasionally, they're a sign of something far more serious. Here's how to tell the difference.

All the more reason to show your complexion the TLC it deserves.

You know you need to show your ticker some TLC. Along with heart rate, blood pressure, and maintaining healthy arteries, you should also think about what you can do for your heart valves.

Levels of air pollution indoors can far exceed what's outside. Follow these steps for pollution prevention and your lungs will thank you.

They're the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S., according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Here are solutions for people who think they've tried it all.

Nasal allergies saddle 50 million Americans with itchy, runny nose symptoms, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Here's how to find relief fast.

From the tens of thousands of miles of blood vessels in your body to how far your nose can launch a sneeze, we've got weird body facts you'll love to chat about with friends. Who knew?

Backaches can be an annoyance—or they can sideline you for days. Here's how to sort out if your upper back pain is run-of-the-mill or an emergency.

Advancements in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment are helping more people survive heart attacks and live longer than ever before.

When symptoms of a migraine creep up but you don't have the telltale head pain, you may be confused. Here's how to figure out what's going on.

You try to be consistent, but sometimes breaks—be it from vacation, a move, or a busy work schedule—push exercise to the backburner. Here's how to stay healthy.

That pesky cold may actually be masquerading as bronchitis, the flu, or even pneumonia. Here's how to tell the difference.

Seeing spots, flashes, or blurry vision? You may be having an ocular migraine, more accurately called a migraine with aura. Here's your guide to understanding what's going on.

If you have type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, following expert-approved strategies to maintain your levels is key to feeling great and controlling the condition. Here's what to do all day.

The mighty mineral helps your body function at its prime, staves off disease, and keeps you feeling at your best. Here's how to know if you may run low.

Heart disease kills one woman every 80 seconds. The statistics are scary, but 80 percent of heart disease is preventable through lifestyle changes, according to the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women. Here are the life-saving changes you can start making today.

Some foods are delicious—and even more nutritious—when eaten together. Talk about power duos.

Time to sip your way slim!

Before trying medication, consider exercise, check your diet, or opt for light therapy. You'd be surprised at how much they do for clearing up the blues.

You won't find cottage cheese or rice cakes anywhere on this list—just real foods that keep you fuller longer.

If you or a loved one has diabetes, you will definitely need to be on the lookout for this potentially life-threatening complication.

More than 86 million adults in the U.S. have prediabetes—and 90 percent of those people have no idea. The condition increases your risk for developing full-blown type 2 diabetes, as well as heart disease, and stroke. Here are warnings that your blood sugar is starting to rise.

Nearly one in three women give birth by Cesarean—and about half of those may be avoidable. A new study reveals that the hospital itself may be the biggest reason whether or not you get major surgery. Read on to learn more.

Is bladder cancer even on your radar? It should be. Here's what you need to know about the fifth most common cancer in the United States, and how you can spot the warning signs.

The tools, technology, and knowledge that came out this year, poised to help the 30 million Americans who have diabetes