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Mercury in Fish: How To Limit Your Exposure

Choosing certain kinds of fish to eat can help keep the mercury to a minimum in your meal

Don’t Sweat It: How Botox Works To Limit Perspiration

Injections of Botox can significantly reduce sweating for up to a year, especially in your armpits

Looking for Low-Impact Exercises? Try Water Aerobics

Stay afloat with bicycle kicks, alternating punches and water jogging

Is Lemon Juice Good for You? 6 Health Benefits To Know

This bright citrus juice is packed with vitamin C and other nutrients that support your health

Handling School-Day Hurdles

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School Refusal: When Anxiety Causes Kids To Avoid School

School avoidance isn’t defiance — it’s about anxiety, fear and emotional distress

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Back to School Safety 101: Class Is in Session

An ounce of prevention ... is worth a great school year!

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Talking To Your Child About School Shooting Drills

‘Active shooter’ exercises may raise both awareness and anxiety

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Too Sick for School? How To Decide if You Should Keep Your Kid Home

Vomiting and fevers are a hard no — other symptoms are a judgment call

Understanding Sleep Apnea

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The Connection Between Sleep Apnea and Your Blood Pressure

Obstructive sleep apnea can lead to high blood pressure — and vice versa

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Sleep Apnea: Is There a Genetic Component?

Genes, family history and anatomy can all influence obstructive sleep apnea — but lifestyle factors can, too

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Should You Keep Using a CPAP Machine While Sick?

It’s OK if congestion forces you to take a break from using this breathing device

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How To Clean a CPAP Machine

A clean CPAP machine can help you sleep and breathe better

Know Your Knees

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Is Running Bad for Your Knees?

Running doesn’t cause knee arthritis, but you can take steps to minimize cartilage damage

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Try These Exercises if You Have Knee Arthritis

Arthritic knees can benefit from bridging, mini squats, balancing exercises and other stretches

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5 Best Exercises for Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Pain)

Wall squats and calf stretches are among the exercises that can help ease knee pain

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Knee Pain at Night: Causes and Solutions

Your knees could be hurting at bedtime because of inflammation, injury or some other condition that gets worse with pressure and positioning

Supplement Your Knowledge

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Sore Throat? Common Cold? Don’t Treat Them With Essential Oils

The safety risks outweigh any potential benefits these products may offer

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What Is L-Theanine? Potential Benefits, Risks and What the Science Says

This amino acid is touted for relaxation and mental clarity, but current research remains inconclusive

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NAD+ Supplements: Can They Really Slow Down Aging?

They claim to boost energy and improve longevity, but there’s currently not enough research to confirm these benefits

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What Elderberries Can (and Can’t) Do for Your Health

This fruit has clear nutritional benefits — but there’s little evidence it can prevent or treat illness

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Fenugreek: What Is It and Is It Healthy?

Until there’s more research on it, this plant’s greatest claim to fame is its deliciousness

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Benefits of Ashwagandha and How Much To Take

This herbal medicine is said to reduce stress, ease pain and promote overall well-being, but more research is needed

Recent Articles

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August 21, 2026/Skin Care & Beauty
Is Olive Oil Good for Your Hair?

A drizzle of olive oil may help your hair feel softer, shinier and less frizzy

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August 21, 2026/Chronic Pain
Ergonomics 101: How To Set Up Your Desk To Avoid Aches and Pains

A few simple adjustments to your chair, desk and computer can help reduce strain

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August 21, 2026/Wellness
Thinking About Using Ear Seeds? What You Should Know

Early research suggests this auriculotherapy technique may help with pain, insomnia and more

Caregiver changing newborn baby's diaper
August 21, 2026/Children’s Health
How To Treat Your Baby’s Diaper Rash

Clean their bottom using plain water and a soft washcloth, then apply an ointment — and let them go diaperless when possible

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August 20, 2026/Women’s Health
Benefits of Breast Massage (and How To Get Started Today)

Massaging your breast tissue can help reduce breastfeeding pain, treat lymphedema and find cancer early

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August 20, 2026/Women’s Health
Is It Bad To Sleep in a Bra?

Head to bed in a bra to reduce breast pain, nipple irritation and stretch marks

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August 20, 2026/Women’s Health
Is It True That Women’s Periods Sometimes Sync?

Your period may occasionally line up with someone else’s, but science suggests coincidence is responsible — not a mysterious biological connection

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August 19, 2026/Exercise & Fitness
Cold vs. Heat: Which Temp Burns More Calories?

Any extra calorie burn from exercising in cold or hot temps is minimal

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Living With Chronic Conditions

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Understanding Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
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Understanding Chronic Hives
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Living Well With Hidradenitis Suppurativa
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Understanding Vasomotor Symptoms: Hot Flashes and Night Sweats
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Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease
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Living With Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Living With IgA Nephropathy and C3G Kidney Diseases
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Living With Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
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Managing Diabetes-Related Macular Edema
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Living With Huntington’s Disease
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Living With Advanced Gastric Cancer