Learn to Have Better Balance and Prevent Falls as You Age

To age well, doctors say we should remember the importance of good balance. It matters when you wash yourself, put clothing on, and generally move around in your home and elsewhere. As we age, good balance permits us to live more independently.

18 May 2025,·5 mins mins

People in China Swim in Freezing River for Health, Happiness

From VOA learning English, this is the Health and Lifestyle Report. Even as temperatures kept dropping in China's northeastern ice city of Harbin, excitement rose among a group of swimmers who enjoy jumping into freezing waters.

12 May 2025,·5 mins mins

Study: Electrical Medical Device Helps Improve Muscle Strength

Researchers recently reported new evidence from a study of a medical device placed inside the body, a spine-stimulating implant. Three people with a muscle-destroying disease got a little stronger after using the implant. They were able to stand and walk more easily because of electrical stimulation to their spinal cord.

04 May 2025,·5 mins mins

How Physical Therapists Can Prevent Future Health Problems

Many of us might only seek out physical therapists if we are recovering from accidental injuries or surgery. However, medical experts say these specialists can also help prevent many health problems if they are seen on a regular basis.

02 May 2025,·6 mins mins

Get Ready for Spring Planting in Winter

From VOA Learning English, this is the Health and Lifestyle Report. In many parts of the world, winter brings cold temperatures and, in some places, snowfall. For people who like planting things, gardening may seem far away.

01 May 2025,·4 mins mins

How to Lower Your Risk of Dementia Starting in Middle Age

New research suggests the risk of Americans developing dementia over a lifetime may be much higher than once thought. A new study predicts about 1 million Americans will likely develop the disease each year by 2060.

22 Apr 2025,·6 mins mins

No Soil Needed to Grow Air Plants at Home

If you are looking for houseplants that do not take up a lot of space and are easy to grow, air plants might be the right choice. There are more than 500 different species of air plants. Officially they are known as Tillandsia. These plants are native to places in North and

19 Apr 2025,·6 mins mins

Do Weighted Blankets Have Health Benefits?

From VOA Learning English, this is the Health and Lifestyle Report. When her husband gave her a weighted blanket to help her sleep, Rhonda James did not think it would work. In other words, she was skeptical.

15 Apr 2025,·6 mins mins

A Guide to Recovering Overgrown Garden

What is the best way to repair an overgrown garden? Garden expert for the Associated Press, Jessica Damiano, believes she knows the answer. Here are some of her suggestions for making big improvements.

09 Apr 2025,·6 mins mins

Study: Most US Teens Do Not Drink, Smoke

Drug use among teenagers has continued to drop since the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic, a large national study says. The federally financed Monitoring the Future study has been carried out yearly since 1975.

07 Apr 2025,·5 mins mins