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The Sobering Truth: How Alcohol Affects Cancer Risk

Alcohol (in any amount) is a well-known cause of cancer

When and How To Sleep Train Your Baby

You can choose one method or combine aspects from a few to help your baby learn to sleep through the night

How To Get Rid of a Stye

Keep your eyes clean and try to stay makeup- and contacts-free to help move healing along

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

Winter Wellness

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OTC Cough Medicines: What’s Your Best Choice?

Over-the-counter options range from syrups to pills, lozenges to menthol rubs — but medication isn’t always the best treatment

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Should My Child Take Tamiflu?

Tamiflu can shorten your child’s illness and even help prevent the flu

Focus on Fitness

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Behind Barre: What It Is and How To Make It Work for You

This fine-tuned ballet-based exercise is great for strength training and flexibility

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Understanding Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT Exercise)

Non-exercise activity thermogenesis is all the activity we do that’s not technically exercise but is still important to your health and well-being

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How Vertical Climbers Can Take Your Workouts to New Heights

Climbing machines offer full-body results with cardio- and strength-training benefits

Nutrition and Healthy Eating

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Calcium: How Much You Need and Why

Getting enough of this essential mineral is important for your bones, teeth and so much more

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Recipe: Low-Cal Mexican Asparagus Dip

An inviting avocado-free guacamole swap

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What’s Erythritol? And Is It Bad for You?

Erythritol is found in a range of “diet,” “sugar-free” and “keto-friendly” foods — but research has linked it to heart attack and stroke

Common Concerns

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Here’s How To Love Your Body More As an Adult

Focusing on non-physical attributes, practicing body positivity or neutrality, and avoiding comparisons can help

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How To Know if Your Gums Are Healthy

Your gums may need a closer look by a dentist if they’re bleeding, feeling extra tender or becoming red

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Acetaminophen vs. Ibuprofen: What’s the Difference?

Though these painkillers work in different ways, they can both help reduce a fever and pain

Taking Care of Family

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Can the Glass Test Indicate Meningitis?

Pressing a glass on a rash provides some clues, but it’s not foolproof

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Mom Burnout: Are You Dealing With ‘Depleted Mother Syndrome’?

This burnout is characterized by physical and mental exhaustion and feelings like worry, guilt and overwhelm

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What To Do When Your Child Has the Flu

The flu can make kids seriously sick, so watch for signs of dehydration and breathing problems

Recent Articles

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January 22, 2025/Children's Health
How To Avoid an ADHD Crash

A booster dose, healthy snack and some downtime may help ward off a medication rebound

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What’s the Difference Between Influenza A and Influenza B?

These two main strains of the flu have much in common, but type A causes more cases and more severe illness than type B

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January 22, 2025/Women's Health
Why You Do Not Ever Need to Douche

Instead of protecting you from infections, douching your vagina can do the very opposite

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January 22, 2025/Orthopaedics
Try These Exercises If You’ve Got Knee Arthritis

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

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January 21, 2025/Recipes
Recipe: Broccoli, Red Pepper and Szechuan Noodles

Low in calories, full of flavor, bright with color

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January 20, 2025/Women's Health
When You Should See a Doctor About Menopause (or Perimenopause) Symptoms

Missed periods, heavy periods, painful sex and frequent hot flashes are just a few symptoms worth discussing with your provider

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January 20, 2025/Pregnancy & Childbirth
Botox and Pregnancy: Is It Safe?

Botox isn’t your best choice during pregnancy — try topical vitamin C and moisturizers in the meantime

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January 20, 2025/Women's Health
Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) and Your Period

IUDs can make your period lighter, heavier, irregular or stop it completely

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