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1 Simple Strategy Saves Sight as You Age
3 Reasons for Your Painful Periods
3 Ways to Stay On Track With Your Blood Pressure Medicine
3-D Test May Catch More Breast Cancers
4 Awkward Health Problems You Should Tell Your Doctor About
4 Keys to a Healthy Pregnancy
4 Tips for Living with a Pelvic Floor Disorder
4 Ways to Improve Your Workout and the Environment at the Same Time
5 Differences to Know About Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
5 Good for You Foods to Boost Your Nutrition
6 Tips for Life as a Cancer Survivor
9 Bad Habits That Can Put You at Risk for a Sports Injury
A Simple Fix to Keep Back Pain at Bay
After-Pregnancy Blues: Cause for Concern?
Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
Bringing Dementia Out of the Shadows
Can Plant Milks Replace Dairy in Your Diet?
Can Surgery Solve Breastfeeding Woes?
Carbs Count When Managing Diabetes
Caregivers Care for Yourselves
Could Plants Preserve Your Brainpower?
Could Your Child Have a Learning Disability?
Crohn’s Disease: Not a ‘One-Size-Fits-All’ Condition
CT Scans May Reduce Lung Cancer Deaths
Deadly Skin Cancer Is on the Rise Among Young People
Disposable vs. Cloth Diapers: The Straight Poop
Do’s and Don’ts for Springtime Allergies
Does Mommy Wine Culture Pose Health Risks?
Does Social Media Motivate or Discourage You to Work Out?
Eat This, Not That to Manage Your Chronic Disease
Elevate Your Outdoor Workout
Exercise Safe, Even Helpful, for Heart Failure
Fight Age-Related Weight Gain
Following Doctor’s Orders Improves Survival After a Heart Attack
Grow an Allergy-Friendly Garden This Spring
Have You Been Screened for Cervical Cancer?
Holding On to Stress Raises Risk for Health Problems a Decade Later
Homework Help: For Parents
Hook, Line, and Sinker: The Health Benefits of Fish and Seafood
Hot, Hot, Hot! Exercise Safely in Summer
How Doctors Diagnose Chronic Pain
How to Fight Fatigue
How to Prevent Colorectal Cancer
How to Spot Fake News on Social Media
HPV Vaccine and Boys: Know the Facts
Is It Just a Cough—Or Childhood Asthma?
Jot This Down: Journaling Could Boost Your Well-Being
Keep Your Brain Sharp as You Age
Know the Signs of Depression and Anxiety
Ladies: Take Care of Your Heart at Every Age
Leg Pain: Arthritis or Peripheral Artery Disease?
Love to Tan? You "Bedder" Believe You Need a Skin Cancer Check
Magic Pill for Heart Health? Cut 300 Calories a Day
Make the Most of Medicare’s Yearly Wellness Visit
Managing Stable COPD
Men and Belly Fat: No Laughing Matter
Menu Planning? Try These 5 Heart-Smart Substitutions
Not All Fevers Need Treatment
Obesity’s Gender Divide: Health Effects Differ for Men, Women
Older Adults: Preventive Screenings Are Key for Living a Healthy Life
Parenting During a Crisis: Signs of Anxiety in Children
Picky Eating … or Eating Disorder?
Prediabetes on the Rise in Teenagers
Prevent Falls with Mindful Movement
Probiotics: Be Wary of Online Claims
Protect Yourself Against Breast and Cervical Cancer
Protein Powers Muscle Maintenance
Real World Tips on Being a Healthy Parent
Secondhand Smoke and Secondhand Vaping: Both Bad for Kids
Seniors: Find Your Strength Inspiration
Should Pregnant Women Worry About X-Rays?
Should You Be Tested for the Breast Cancer Gene?
Should You Take a Daily Aspirin to Protect Your Heart?
Sleep, Exercise, Screen Time: Help Your Teen Adopt Healthy Habits
Statin Medicines: Get the Facts, Stat!
Strategies to Keep the Weight Off
Swamped at Work? Beat Stress with These 5 Tips
Take the Lead in Colorectal Screenings
Teens and Vaping: A Dangerous Mix
The Below-the-Belt Warning Sign Men Shouldn’t Ignore
The Big Benefits of Eating Less Meat
The Health Benefits of Male Friendships
Weather Life's Storms
Weight-Loss Surgery Is a Helpful Tool, Not the Whole Toolbox
What You Should Know About Atrial Fibrillation
What’s New in Menopause Therapies
When a Chronic Disease Runs in Your Family
When You're Diagnosed With Both Asthma and COPD
Why ‘Weight?’ Trim Your Cancer Risks Now
Why Cancer Survivors Should Hit the Gym
Why Do Girls Take Longer Than Boys to Recover from Concussions?
Why Well-Woman Visits Are Important—And What to Ask
Women, Listen Up: New Warnings About Heart Attack Symptoms
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