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How a Sleep Mask Might Help You Get Better Rest

Sleep masks can help you create total darkness so you can sleep better

Why Do Atmospheric Changes Make Us More Vulnerable to Sickness?

OTC meds, rest, fluids and an anti-inflammatory diet can help you get through big and small weather changes

What Does Acupuncture Feel Like?

You may be surprised to learn that acupuncture usually doesn’t feel like anything — and any discomfort is typically brief

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

March Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

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Tips on How To Prevent Colorectal Cancer

Focus on exercise, eating healthy and getting regular screenings to help lower your risk

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Which Colorectal Cancer Screening Method Is Right for You?

Colonoscopy is most common, but there are other options, too

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Colon Cancer in Young Adults: An Alarming Trend

A steady increase in cases in those younger than 50 started decades ago

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Is Colon Cancer Hereditary?

Knowing your family history and getting a genetic test can help detect colorectal cancer earlier

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Does Red Meat Cause Cancer?

Eating red and processed meats can raise your risk of developing certain types of cancer

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Colon Cancer Screenings: When To Start

If you’re at average risk, it’s recommended that you get your first colonoscopy at age 45

Coming Soon: Spring Allergies

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How To Tame Your Spring Allergies

When the trees start to bloom, your allergies can come to life — medications, closing the windows and keeping clean can help

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Why Your Allergies May Be Worse at Night — and What To Do About It

If allergies have you coughing and sniffling all night, try showering before bed, keeping the windows closed and propping your head up

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Which Allergy Medicine Works Best?

An allergist explains your over-the-counter options and combos

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Is There a Link Between Allergies and Ear Pain?

Yes, ear pain can result from seasonal allergies, causing even more issues

Yoga for Every Body

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Yoga vs. Pilates: The Differences Between Two Great Exercises

Both practices are worth exploring and offer amazing health benefits

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Take a ‘Paws’ With Downward Dog

This transitional and restorative yoga pose provides a full-body stretch

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Essential Yoga Props for Every Yoga Practice

Bolsters, blankets, pillows and blocks can offer extra support, stability and comfort

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5 Yoga Poses You Can Do Right Now To Strengthen Your Core

You can work more than your abdominals

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Yoga for Kids: Benefits and 17 Poses and Exercises To Get Started

Kids’ yoga can help kiddos become more aware of their physical, mental and emotional selves

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A Step-By-Step Guide to Sun Salutations

Focus on inhaling and exhaling through 12 steps of a complete sequence

Wake up Well

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Why Your Lower Back Pain Is Worse in the Morning (and What To Do About It)

Your sleep position, immobility, mattress and underlying conditions can all cause morning back pain

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6 Ways To Feel Less Anxious in the Mornings

Breathwork, sleep meditation and avoiding screens can help fight back morning anxiety

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Here’s Why You’re Always Waking Up With Headaches

If it isn’t a hangover or teeth grinding, your aching head might be a sign of a sleep disorder

Recent Articles

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March 6, 2026/Heart Health
Obstructive vs. Nonobstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Understanding Your Diagnosis

No matter which type of HCM you have, monitoring and treatment are key to helping you feel your best

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March 6, 2026/Women's Health
Is It Safe To Eat Sushi While You’re Pregnant?

Sushi made with raw or undercooked fish should be avoided, but other types are OK

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March 6, 2026/Heart Health
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Self-Care: Tips for Living Well and Feeling Your Best

Staying hydrated, exercising at moderate intensity and avoiding alcohol are just a few ways to care for yourself when you’re living with HCM

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March 6, 2026/Children's Health
Croup vs. RSV: How To Tell the Difference

Both respiratory illnesses cause coughing, but croup brings a distinctive ‘barking’ sound

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The Emotional Toll of Breast Cancer, Even in the Early Stages

Even when your prognosis is good, breast cancer can have a serious effect on your mental health and emotional well-being

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March 5, 2026/Primary Care
How To Treat a Dry Ice Burn

Warm up the affected area slowly and seek care for severe burns

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Is It Safe To Do a Kidney Detox?

Your kidneys don’t necessarily need a special cleanse, but they could benefit from some TLC

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March 5, 2026/Oral Health
Can a Mouthguard Help TMJ Pain?

If you grind your teeth at night, a mouthguard might help relieve jaw discomfort

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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