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What Is Anxious Attachment Style — and Do You Have It?

If you fear the unknown or find yourself needing reassurance often, you may identify with this attachment style

Are Prebiotic Sodas Good for You?

If you’re looking to boost your gut health, it’s better to get fiber from whole foods

Can Botox Injections Offer Relief From Spasticity?

This treatment can be an effective way to calm muscle stiffness and spasms from nerve damage

How To Help Your Child Overcome Dyslexia

This common learning disability requires a different approach to processing the written word

Winter Wellness

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Could You Be Allergic to Your Christmas Tree?

You’re more likely to be allergic to the debris that came in with this festive evergreen

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How Light Therapy Can Help With Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Sitting near a light box for about half an hour a day can help treat this form of fall/winter depression

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Best Ways To Stop a Cough

Certain medicines and home remedies like ginger, honey and thyme can help calm a cough

Nutrition and Healthy Eating

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Can Diet Help You Reverse Prediabetes?

The good news? Prediabetes can be erased with healthy lifestyle changes, including eating more nutritious foods

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What Is Food Noise? And How To Quiet It

Constantly thinking about food can make it hard to maintain a healthy weight and can lead to other health issues

Common Concerns

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How To Get Caffeine Out of Your System

There’s no proven way to remove the natural stimulant from your body, but you can counter its effects by staying hydrated and getting in some movement

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Why ‘Retail Therapy’ Makes You Feel Happier

An occasional shopping spree can boost your mood by distracting you from stressors and pumping your brain full of ‘happy hormones’

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Can You Live Without a Gallbladder?

You may have some digestive issues after a cholecystectomy, but they’re usually temporary

Taking Care of Family

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COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids: What To Know and Why It’s Important

Children as young as 6 months should get vaccinated, but dosage guidelines depend on kids’ ages and past vaccines

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Is an Epidural Right for You? Weighing the Pros and Cons

Epidurals can help with the discomforts of labor and delivery — but whether you want one is entirely your choice

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What To Know About Glass Child Syndrome

First things first: It doesn’t mean anybody did anything wrong

Recent Articles

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December 26, 2024/Recipes
Recipe: Roasted Winter Vegetable Ragout

You can enjoy this colorful vegetable medley all winter long

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December 26, 2024/Nutrition
Is Soy Good for You … or Not?

Soy has gotten a bad rap throughout the years, but many of the concerns have been proven to be untrue

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December 24, 2024/Sleep
Does Magnesium Help You Sleep Better?

Research is limited on whether the supplement can help you snooze, and there may be better options

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December 24, 2024/Recipes
Recipe: Holiday Cabbage Slaw With Dried Cranberries

This tasty holiday salad will wow you

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December 24, 2024/Orthopaedics
The Benefits and Risks of Cold Plunges

If you don’t have an underlying condition, cold plunges might help ease sore muscles, decrease inflammation and even heighten your focus

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December 23, 2024/Mental Health
What Happens When You Call the Suicide Hotline?

Dialing 988 connects you to a network of counselors who can offer support you need

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December 23, 2024/Children's Health
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

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December 23, 2024/Nutrition
Does the 30-30-30 Diet Work?

The concept of morning protein and exercise isn’t backed by research but may have some potential benefits

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