Virtual Reality Fitness? ‘Yeah, It’s a Workout’

Virtual Reality Fitness? ‘Yeah, It’s a Workout’

Oculus started primarily for gaming, she says, but with an eye on social connection, productivity, and more. “The rapid growth and popularity of the fitness use case proves that point,” Peace says. “It shows that VR as a technology is developing into what we predicted it will be: the next computing … Read more

Healthy Lifestyle Benefits Heart After Cancer, Too

Healthy Lifestyle Benefits Heart After Cancer, Too

Dec. 29, 2021 — We know a healthy lifestyle can help prevent health issues — including cancer, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes — but new research shows it may also lower the risk for heart disease and diabetes in people who already have had cancer. In a large study published in JACC: CardioOncology, researchers … Read more

Healthier 2021: Laura Is Finding Motivation in Her ‘Why’

Healthier 2021: Laura Is Finding Motivation in Her ‘Why’

This post appears as part of our Healthier 2021 series, in which we follow three WebMD team members as they strive to improve their health this year. You can follow their journeys here. By Laura J. Downey I am not perfect. As much as I like to cross every T and dot … Read more

Guys, Don’t Forget These Checkups as You Age

Guys, Don’t Forget These Checkups as You Age

To live a long and healthy life, it helps to have a plan, to know what you need to do — and how to do it — to avoid disease or significant damage to your health. Len Horovitz, MD, an internal medicine specialist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, recommends you start with … Read more