5 physical tasks to see how well you are aging
Wondering how well you’re aging? Try these five tests to assess your balance, strength, mobility and cardiovascular fitness, plus tips to improve your results and support healthy aging.
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She survived a massive heart attack at 42. It took a team to save her life.
Despite being healthy, active and just 42 years old, Martha Fuller suffered a massive "widow maker" heart attack causing her heart to stop in May 2026. Read her survival story.
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Think only athletes get tennis elbow? Think again.
Tennis elbow can affect anyone, not just athletes. Learn the common symptoms, causes, treatments and exercises that can help relieve pain and protect your elbows.
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Considering an e-bike? Here’s what a trauma surgeon wants you to know.
E-bike accidents can cause severe fractures, head injuries and life-changing trauma. An orthopedic trauma surgeon explains the risks and how to ride more safely.
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Ask Healthy Headlines: How can I safely dispose of autoinjectors?
How should you dispose of a used autoinjector? Learn how to safely handle, store and dispose of sharps after giving yourself an injection.
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A new weapon against stroke arrives in North Carolina
Novant Health is the first in North Carolina to offer the Thunderbolt clot-removal system. A neurosurgeon explains how this breakthrough technology could improve stroke treatment and why recognizing stroke symptoms quickly can save brain function and lives.
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He traveled from Philadelphia seeking a second chance for his heart
After a heart procedure left him weak and anemic, an 86-year-old Philadelphia man traveled to Charlotte for a second opinion that uncovered a hidden problem.
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