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Trail Running: How To Get Started

Trail running swaps pavement for dirt, rocks and rugged terrain — stay safe by planning ahead

What’s the Difference Between a Psychiatrist and a Psychologist?

They have different educational backgrounds and focus on different aspects of mental health

Should You Keep Your Wisdom Teeth?

While most people have their wisdom teeth removed, keeping them can come with benefits

How Exercise Can Improve Your Mental Health

Physical activity can lift your mood, increase your energy and boost your self-esteem

Ready, Set, School

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How To Prepare Kids for School

Practicing routines and talking through worries can help your child start school confident, rested and ready to learn

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What’s the Right Age for Kindergarten? And Signs Your Child Is Ready

Most children start kindergarten when they’re 5, but age isn’t the only factor that determines whether they’re ready

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How To Get Your Kid on a Better Bedtime Routine

A consistent bedtime routine can help your child get the sleep they need to learn, grow and thrive

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How To Keep Kids Engaged and Beat the Summer Slide

Combat summer learning loss and keep young brains engaged with low-pressure learning

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Building a Healthy Lunch for Students

A well-balanced lunch should include a protein, whole grain, fruit and vegetables, and a healthy snack

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Which Vaccines Are Mandatory for School?

All states require DTaP, MMR, polio and chickenpox vaccines — healthcare providers recommend others, too

Food for Thought

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How To Stop Overeating

Grocery shopping with a plan, paying attention to portion sizes and eating at your own pace can all help you put an end to this habit

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What Is Mindful Eating?

Here’s what to know about this personalized, empowering way of looking at food

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Understanding Portion Sizes: How Much Are You Really Eating?

Getting the hang of portions can help you better understand how much to put on your plate

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What Is Intuitive Eating? 10 Principles To Follow

With a focus on internal cues for hunger and fullness, this eating style may revolutionize your relationship with food

Be Water Wise

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Pool Safety: How To Keep Kids Safe in the Water

Keep kids safe while they swim by staying vigilant and setting up a safe pool environment

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Just Keep Swimming: 9 Health Benefits of Water Workouts

A lower-impact way to keep your heart strong and your mind sharp — and it’s so relaxing!

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How To Keep Chlorine Out of Your Eyes This Summer

To avoid swimmer’s eye, wear goggles, use eye drops and flush out your eyes with fresh, clean water when irritated

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How To Stay Safe From Recreational Waterborne Diseases

You can reduce your risk by not swallowing water, and showering before and after swimming

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Is That a Chlorine Rash? What Your Skin Is Telling You

A true chlorine allergy is extremely rare — it’s far more likely that you have a damaged skin barrier

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‘Urine’ for Some Bad News: Peeing in a Pool Isn’t a Good Idea

Despite unhealthy side effects, 40% of adult Americans still pee in pools

On Your Feet

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Why Are My Feet and Toes Peeling?

Causes can include dry skin, eczema, psoriasis, sunburn and fungal infections

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7 Reasons Why Your Hands and Feet Are Always Cold

While it may be no big deal, underlying conditions that need treatment can also cause cold extremities

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How To Get Rid of Smelly Feet: 8 Home Remedies That Work

If soaking your feet, disinfecting your shoes and making lifestyle changes don’t do the job, it’s time to talk to a doctor

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How To Stop Foot Pain From Standing All Day

Try stretching, massage, elevation and a supportive pair of shoes to help relieve foot aches and pains

Recent Articles

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July 31, 2026/Children’s Health
Which Swimsuit Colors Are Safest for Kids in Water?

Bright bathing suit colors can make kids easier to see in pools, lakes and oceans — but color is only one part of water safety

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Should You Microdose GLP-1 Medications?

Taking a smaller dose than what your doctor recommends isn’t a good idea

A couple speaking to a therapist
July 31, 2026/Sex & Relationships
6 Benefits of Marriage Counseling (And Why It Sometimes Doesn’t Work)

Counseling can improve communication, rebuild trust and help you work through challenges together

Person looking over bag of frozen veggies in grocery store
July 30, 2026/Nutrition
Inexpensive, Healthy Foods: How To Eat Well When Every Dollar Counts

Look for foods with a variety of nutrients that last a long time and work in multiple meals — like legumes, whole grains and frozen or canned produce

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July 29, 2026/Exercise & Fitness
Blow Up Your Exercise Routine With Plyometrics

Plyometric training uses explosive movements to improve speed, power and agility

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July 28, 2026/Wellness
What Is Capsaicin? Uses, Benefits and Side Effects

The compound that gives chili peppers their kick may support your health — and even help relieve certain types of pain

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July 27, 2026/Oral Health
What Can You Eat After Wisdom Teeth Surgery?

Building meals around soft and easy-to-swallow foods can help the healing

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July 27, 2026/Nutrition
How Much Protein Do You Need Daily?

The general rule is 1.2 to 1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight — but that may not be exactly right for you

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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